trackside

adjective

track·​side ˈtrak-ˌsīd How to pronounce trackside (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated in the area immediately adjacent to a track
trackside noun

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And with that, brands are no longer satisfied with trackside visibility alone. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 RailState uses proprietary trackside sensors to read ID information on containers, providing real-time railroad data and analytics for shippers, logistics teams, planners and investors. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 The switch allows marshals to turn off a car’s engine in emergency situations trackside. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Tharp said in a trackside television interview. ABC News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trackside

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trackside was in 1886

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“Trackside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trackside. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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