racetrack

noun

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

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After the race, Bubba shared a series of black-and-white photos on Instagram, which showed the driver, Amanda and their son laying down on the racetrack. Adam England, People.com, 28 July 2025 The Del Mar racetrack’s 86th summer season kicked off on July 18 and runs through Sept. 7. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025 Cale actually is real critical of Dad on the racetrack. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025 Horse racetrack flooded, horses submerged up to their knees Waters flooded the town's Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, with Quarter horse trainer Marc Jungers saying his barn took on four feet of water, submerging horses up to their knees. Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 10 July 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 6 Aug. 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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