racetrack

noun

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

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His 70th does, too, which gave him the most wins among drivers in the Modified Division at the racetrack. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025 In 1925, the American motorcycle market was crowded with numerous domestic manufacturers, and two of them—Harley-Davidson and Indian—were locked in combat both in dealerships and at the racetrack. William Roberson, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025 Named after Ayrton Senna, the three-time Formula 1 world champion and McLaren driver, who died in 1994 at Italy’s Imola racetrack, the car pays tribute to his towering achievements. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025 With 312 Cup Series race wins and 14 Cup Series owners and driver's championships, Hendrick's influence extends well beyond the racetrack. Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 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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