racetrack

noun

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

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The emergency transport to a Kansas City burn center happened shortly after the MMA legend sustained what TMZ Sports reported as first and second-degree burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation following a crash on a racetrack. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025 While the amateurs pushed 40 mph on the 1/8 scale model racetrack, that Sunday morning in March, the pros waited in the pits, supergluing new treads on their tires. William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 Aside from the Formula One racetrack, Pitt also shouted out our city’s barbecue. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The promo campaign has been in full drive abroad with stops in Montreal, Mexico City, Abu Dhabi, and London including at Formula One racetracks and events. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 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 15 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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