racetrack
Americannoun
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a plot of ground, usually oval, laid out for horse racing.
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the course for any race.
noun
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a circuit or course, esp an oval one, used for motor racing, speedway, etc
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Also called: racecourse. a long broad track, usually of grass, enclosed between rails, and with starting and finishing points marked upon it, over which horses are raced
Etymology
Origin of racetrack
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Apologies for the brief brag, but I gave up quite a few racetrack days at Watkins Glen to make that happen — so it feels like a hard-earned win.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
There are pottery wheels and a derby car racetrack for tiny cars carved from zucchinis.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
Inside this amplifier, the pump light is generated within a resonator where it travels in a continuous circular path, similar to a racetrack.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
A thought drummed in Smith’s mind: He’s burning the top right off the racetrack.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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