racetrack

noun

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

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Hawthorne Race Course has reached a preliminary agreement to sell the track for $90 million to a company that’s expected to close down the racetrack unless another bidder comes to the rescue in bankruptcy court. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 The analyst added that the company, which operates dozens of casinos and racetracks, is on track to clock recurring free cash flow of more than $4 per share by 2028. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 June 2026 South Ozone Park natives who grew up hearing the roar of the crowds were feeling nostalgic as the racetrack's storied run comes to an end. Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Lavar Scott is accustomed to reaching top speeds around a racetrack. Devin Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 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 1 Jul. 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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