the stretch

noun

Definition of the stretch

: the final straight part of a racecourse before the finish line the horses are in the (final) stretch —often used figuratively She's in the final stretch. The baby's due next month.They will wind up the season with a winning record having won some crucial games down the stretch.

Comments on the stretch

What made you want to look up the stretch? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

belfry

a bell tower

Test Your Vocabulary

Where in the World? A Quiz

What language does pajama come from?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ