racetrack

noun

race·​track ˈrās-ˌtrak How to pronounce racetrack (audio)
: a usually oval course for racing

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Just after his 10th birthday, William sat by the racetrack to watch the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, England. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 Horse racing is still a decentralized mess with varying methods of caring for thoroughbreds, frequent scrutiny of safety protocols and instances of spikes in fatalities during events at high-profile racetracks. Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 15 May 2026 The apparel collection will incorporate an Uniqlo exclusive Mickey Mouse racetrack and tire skid marks. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026 Golfers need to ride or walk under the racetrack to reach the holes, where cars may also be racing or practicing at the same time. Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 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 18 May. 2026.

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racetrack

noun
race·​track ˈrā-ˌstrak How to pronounce racetrack (audio)
: a usually oval course on which races are run

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