Newmarket

American  

[noo-mahr-kit, nyoo-] / ˈnuˌmɑr kɪt, ˈnyu- /

noun

1. a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada, NW of Toronto.

2. a town in W Suffolk, in E England, E of Cambridge: horse races.

3. Also called Newmarket coat.  (often lowercase) a long, close-fitting coat worn in the 19th century as an overcoat by women and as a riding coat by men.

4. British. the card game Michigan.

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newmarket ¹ British  

/ ˈnjuːˌmɑːkɪt /

noun

1. a double-breasted waisted coat with a full skirt worn, esp for riding, in the 19th century

2. a simple gambling card game

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Newmarket ² British  

/ ˈnjuːˌmɑːkɪt /

noun

1. a town in SE England, in W Suffolk: a famous horse-racing centre since the reign of James I. Pop: 16 947 (2001)

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Example Sentences

Of course, overcoming challenges is nothing new for the 27-year-old from Newmarket, Ontario.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Eight years ago, I was enjoying my life, playing semi-professional football for Newmarket Town.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

Law’s case was set to return before a Newmarket, Ontario, court on Tuesday, but Gourlay said that will not take place as scheduled since the case will instead go directly to trial in Superior Court.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

The collision happened on the B1506 between Kentford and Newmarket in Suffolk, closing the road overnight.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

During the winter, and extending into the spring, steeplechasing and hurdle racing are carried on at Sandown, Kempton, Gatwick, Lingfield, Newbury and Hurst Park; at Ludlow, Newmarket, Aldershot, Birmingham, Manchester, Windsor and other places.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various