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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The Broward County Sheriff's Office later found his body inside his vehicle in a nearby canal.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rainfall, irrigation and drainage can transport phosphorus – either dissolved in water or attached to eroded soil particles – into nearby canals, streams, rivers and lakes.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ancient Origins reported that the researchers analyzed the carbonate incrustations, or the buildup in the city’s pipes, as well as deposits in the aqueducts and water towers built later on.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
18 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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“Racecourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racecourse. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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