racetrack

noun

race·​track ˈrās-ˌtrak 

: a usually oval course for racing

Examples of racetrack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There were multiple flyovers and military bands flooded the racetrack. — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

Weiss runs a country club where golf clubs become horsepower, fairways give way to a racetrack and the handicap system is measured in lap time. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Those sessions allowed the drivers and their teams to get accustomed to the racetrack and try out different car setups and strategies, which is especially important on an unfamiliar track. — Stefan Becket, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

The Grey’s Anatomy alum, whose commitment to the racetrack is said to have been a major issue for the couple, later confirmed in an interview with ES Magazine that the two decided to reconcile. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for racetrack

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback

Kids Definition

racetrack

noun

race·​track ˈrā-ˌstrak 

: a usually oval course on which races are run