track meet

noun

1. a series of athletic contests such as running and jumping, usually including most track-and-field events.

track meet

noun

1. an athletics meeting

Word History and Origins

Origin of track meet¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

The quadrennial spectacle of the Olympic Trials has long had the reputation as the most exciting domestic track meet, one where the stakes for athletes looking to make their first Olympic team are even higher that at the Games themselves.

From Outside Online

Not long afterward, when she went to a track meet as a spectator to support friends in the competition, a companion reminded her of the sound of the starter’s pistol.

From Washington Post

This entertaining matchup might resemble more of a track meet than a basketball game.

From The Daily Beast

In a month would come the big track-meet and I was determined this time, to win enough points to earn me my "H."

From Project Gutenberg

Of these girl activities, Color Day, the annual track meet of the girls was of importance.

From Project Gutenberg

I don't see how any track meet could prove a greater success.

From Project Gutenberg

He began a discussion of the approaching track-meet in which Kenwick was to support his championship for the hundred-yard dash.

From Project Gutenberg

The fall track meet was not of the same importance as that in the spring, which was a scratch event.

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