racetrack

noun

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

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Aston Martin may be one of the world’s most famous sports car makers, but its name recognition owes more to exploits on the silver screen, in the James Bond movies, than on racetracks. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026 The racetrack star was also seen with the Skims founder in a video shared by Entertainment Tonight, and dozens of photos of the pair began circulating overnight on social media. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 Jones talked about his first thoughts after checking out the racetrack. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026 Equipped with a 50-watt racetrack subwoofer and dual 15-watt tweeters, the audio feels simultaneously powerful and clear. George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 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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