as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
fell into the racecourse for an abandoned water mill
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Recent Examples of racecourse
There’s no shortage of beautiful horses here: the town is famed for its races and polo matches and has, for 160 years, hosted the biggest events in Europe at the Deauville-La Touques racecourse.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
In terms of extracurricular activities, the real hit with the car buffs is a private insider tour of the Bahrain International Circuit’s F1 complex, a masterpiece racecourse with Arabian architectural statements and a future-tech media center.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
Families were encouraged to join in the Criterium fun by participating in the Family Fun Ride, sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Lake Bluff, at 6:15 p.m. on the pro racecourse.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Later, during the races, William is set to take on a special duty at the racecourse: presenting the trophy to the winner of the Prince of Wales' Stakes.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 18 June 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
In terms of extracurricular activities, the real hit with the car buffs is a private insider tour of the Bahrain International Circuit’s F1 complex, a masterpiece racecourse with Arabian architectural statements and a future-tech media center.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
Families were encouraged to join in the Criterium fun by participating in the Family Fun Ride, sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Lake Bluff, at 6:15 p.m. on the pro racecourse.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Later, during the races, William is set to take on a special duty at the racecourse: presenting the trophy to the winner of the Prince of Wales' Stakes.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racecourse
Noun
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Trump had posted some of Loomer’s footage on his Truth Social account and threatened to seize the canal, prompting Panamanians to burn effigies of him.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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As the population swelled, the Uji was joined with the Yodo and Katsura Rivers to create a network of canals for the transport of goods, expanding the shogun’s economic reach and power.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kavala offers a stunning mix of ancient history and modern city life, with its iconic aqueduct standing tall.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The tunnel would create a second route to transport water from new intakes on the Sacramento River to the south side of the Delta, where pumps send water into the aqueducts of the State Water Project.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Racecourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racecourse. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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