racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrās-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce racecourse (audio)
Synonyms of racecoursenext
1
: a course for racing
2

Examples of racecourse in a Sentence

fell into the racecourse for an abandoned water mill
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She was airlifted off the racecourse to a nearby hospital. CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 So here came Breezy Johnson late Saturday morning, down the steep racecourse in this breathtaking spot atop the Dolomites. Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026 Snow machines then push out artificial snow onto the racecourse. Agnes MacY, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026 United fan groups, including the militant Manchester Education Committee (MEC), targeted racecourses owned by Magnier and McManus. Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for racecourse

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of racecourse was in 1764

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“Racecourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racecourse. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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racecourse

noun
race·​course ˈrā-ˌskō(ə)rs How to pronounce racecourse (audio)
-ˌskȯ(ə)rs
: a place for racing

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