racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrās-ˌkȯrs 

1

: a course for racing

2

: raceway sense 1

Synonyms of racecourse

• canal
• aqueduct

Examples of racecourse in a Sentence

fell into the racecourse for an abandoned water mill

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chicago Street Race, which turned Grant Park into a pop-up urban racecourse over July Fourth weekend from 2023 to 2025, went on hiatus this year while NASCAR and the city explored ways to minimize disruption and maximize results for both. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

The Grand Prix racecourse is being set up on iconic strips in the capital city. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026

The leafy residential neighborhood has changed over the years, but the trams still rattle past, and a racecourse still occupies a huge stretch of green in its center. — Mimi Thorisson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Caviar, Vintage Cuvees, and Tableside Rituals For Royal Ascot, Brown’s built the experience around breakfast, elevating the first meal of the day into an indulgent affair before guests departed for the racecourse. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrā-ˌskō(ə)rs 

-ˌskȯ(ə)rs

: a place for racing