speedway

noun

speed·​way ˈspēd-ˌwā How to pronounce speedway (audio)
1
: a public road on which fast driving is allowed
specifically : expressway
2
: a racecourse for automobiles or motorcycles
3
: a sprint race for motorcycles

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For fun, Jim gives 170-mph rides at Daytona speedway. Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 The state budgeted about $50 million of that stimulus money to go toward renovating North Carolina’s three speedways: Charlotte, North Wilkesboro and Rockingham. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025 Non-racing events The speedway will also host a barbecue competition during the weekend with categories in half chicken, pork spare ribs and brisket and competitors can register on the Texas Motor Speedway website. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025 In November 2021, the North Carolina state budget earmarked about $50 million to go toward renovating three speedways — Charlotte, North Wilkesboro and Rockingham. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for speedway

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of speedway was in 1894

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“Speedway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speedway. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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speedway

noun
speed·​way ˈspēd-ˌwā How to pronounce speedway (audio)
: a racetrack for racing cars or motorcycles

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