: a usually oval course for racing

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Act of Parliament, a 3-year-old colt ridden by jockey Axel Concepcion, delivered a thrilling come-from-behind victory at the famous racetrack. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 On one hand, superstar acts like Peter Frampton, Yes, Fleetwood Mac, the Who, and the Rolling Stones were selling tickets on such an astronomical level that their shows were moving into football stadiums, outdoor fields, and racetracks. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026 Despite this, the car still has room for two, though its size does limit its use to private estates and racetracks. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 In accessories, Tcherassi’s knotted Sofia bag now comes in raffia, an ideal catch-all for long summer days spent on the water, or in the stands by the racetrack. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for racetrack

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racetrack was circa 1835

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“Racetrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racetrack. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a usually oval course on which races are run
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