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

Elizabeth Milner is a resident at Care UK's Kentford Manor in Newmarket, Suffolk, and celebrated the milestone at the end of December.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

"I have decided to retire from training at the end of this season," said the Newmarket trainer.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Sgt May, 31, who is originally from Newmarket, Suffolk, served in Afghanistan and has since trained army personnel from around the world.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024

These, together with J. R. and Son's Improved Newmarket Coats, will be found most useful for driving to meet and for constant wear.

From Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes by Lambert, Nannie