racetrack

noun

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

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And that's because Phoenix is arguably Allgaier's best racetrack. Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 My thoughts are with Matt during this time after hearing that he been taken to the hospital for further evaluation following the contact on the racetrack. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 In 2017, the Irwindale City Council approved plans to demolish the racetrack. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 Three years later, Allen showed up at the Seawater house on his way to Riverside, Calif., and invited Connie to the racetrack. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 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 27 Nov. 2024.

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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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