racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrās-ˌkȯrs 

1

: a course for racing

2

: raceway sense 1

Synonyms

• aqueduct
• canal
• channel
• conduit
• course
• flume
• raceway
• watercourse
• waterway

Examples of racecourse in a Sentence

fell into the racecourse for an abandoned water mill

Recent Examples on the Web

Over 100 vintage automobiles cruised down the hill from Balboa Park and circled the old racecourse twice. —Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025

Here, travelers will have the opportunity to attend a polo match at a beloved Normandy racecourse. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025

Craig Ashton is not only a powerhouse in the courtroom, but also on the racecourse. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025

Princess Eugenie, her sister Princess Beatrice, and their mother Sarah, Duchess of York, attended the second day of Royal Ascot on Wednesday at the world-famous racecourse, fashioning looks that spoke to their individual style sensibilities. —Julia Teti, WWD, 20 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrā-ˌskō(ə)rs 

-ˌskȯ(ə)rs

: a place for racing