racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrās-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce racecourse (audio)
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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Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton, is also in town and was photographed arriving at the racecourse, which is only a few miles from Windsor Castle, at around 12:20 p.m. local time. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 18 June 2025 Kate's mother, Carole Middleton, was pictured arriving at the racecourse. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025 Her mother Carole Middleton was pictured arriving at the racecourse, which is just a few miles from Windsor Castle, at around 12.20 p,m. local time. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 18 June 2025 The Flying Seagull had a win at Chester racecourse in June 2024. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 17 June 2025 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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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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