racetrack

noun

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

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Phil Bachman was one of the most active and enthusiastic FXX owners, participating in this car in 22 FXX events between 2006 and 2011 at 16 different racetracks on four continents. New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026 That’d be like a guy going to the racetrack with his buddies right when his pregnant wife’s water broke. John Phillips, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026 Martin was a teammate of Biffle on the racetrack and a pilot who has flown Cessnas himself. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026 Ford said the car is designed, engineered and manufactured in-house from expertise learned on racetracks around the world. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 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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