: a usually oval course for racing

Examples of racetrack in a Sentence

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One of the small North Carolina racetracks that helped give birth to NASCAR is being repaved for the first time in 34 years, and chunks of the old track have become a hot commodity among racing fans. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026 English model and former F1 grid girl Leilani Dowding has long been a supporter of bringing the models back to the Formula 1 racetrack. — Sean Joseph, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026 On a racetrack, that means looking through the corner instead of at the pavement immediately in front of you. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Voters approved casino gambling at licensed racetracks in 2020, and sports wagering became available at racetrack casinos in 2023. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 3 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a usually oval course on which races are run
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