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 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

Launched in the early 1980s, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix began as an idea to transform the city’s streets into a temporary racecourse for classic sports and race cars, while raising money for local charities. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 20 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