racetrack

noun

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

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Last August, Phish hosted a four-day music festival at a racetrack in Dover, Delaware. Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 There were sprinkles on the racetrack, and who ends up in the wall right away? Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025 Now, that access is expanding. Nascar on Thursday announced a new partnership with Elevate to create a brand-new VIP experience at 13 racetracks. Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Her commitment to authenticity extends beyond the racetrack. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 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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