racetrack

noun

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

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The racetrack, Ruidoso’s legendary symbol and a promise of revival, is being redesigned to be moved farther away from the river that ended it twice. Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025 Although the prospect of sim racing might sound like a video game to many, the Dutchman's indoor racing sessions reportedly contribute to his racing prowess on an actual racetrack. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 In an exclusive with WWD, Leclerc sat down to chat about his definition of success both on and off the racetrack, working with Constant as his stylist, tapping into his creative side through his new studio and more. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 The film opens with a nutso racetrack robbery that spills out into the horse race itself, with cars and jockeys and horses flying (and dying) left and right amid the gunfire and chaos. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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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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