speedway

¹

[ speed-wey ]

noun

1. a road or course for fast driving, motoring, or the like, or on which more than ordinary speed is allowed.
2. a track on which automobile or motorcycle races are held.

Speedway

²

[ speed-wey ]

noun

1. a town in central Indiana.

speedway

/ ˈspiːdˌweɪ /

noun

1. 1. the sport of racing on light powerful motorcycles round cinder tracks
   2. ( as modifier )

      a speedway track

2. the track or stadium where such races are held
3. 1. a racetrack for cars
   2. a road on which fast driving is allowed

Word History and Origins

Origin of speedway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; speed + way ¹

Example Sentences

As a rookie in 2005, she was the first woman to lead laps in the race and four years later, she finished third, the best showing by a female driver in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history.

From Washington Post

In 1978, a 65-year old Speedway, Indiana woman was shot dead, and police started asking if Kimberlin played a role.

From The Daily Beast

Shall your street be turned into a speedway for a modern car of Juggernaut?

From Project Gutenberg

"We've sent out a gang to massage some of the freckles defacing the speedway," Rupert informed him.

From Project Gutenberg

The Cincinnati Speedway was passed on the right, and after a couple of miles or more I struck tram-lines.

From Project Gutenberg

Porter pleaded important business, and walked for an hour around the Speedway, his brain in a whirl.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, Mirapolis is going to take the trophy at the other end of the speedway.

From Project Gutenberg