racetrack

noun

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

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Popular events and things to do: Speedway Christmas takes place at Charlotte Motor Speedway each holiday season, when everyone gets to drive their vehicle on the same famous racetrack that thousands of real racers have raced on. Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025 Caldwell explained that since this announcement took place, there have been an influx of companies interested in sponsorship packages with the racetrack. Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 In his latest action film, the Fight Club star actually got behind the wheel on the racetrack. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 June 2025 Ragan explained that depending on the sale of electric vehicles, an upward trend could lead to a separate series for electric stock car racing, as consumers look to see their own car models compete on the racetrack. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 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 5 Jul. 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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