obstacle course
noun
a military training area having obstacles, as hurdles, ditches, and walls, that must be surmounted or crossed in succession.
obstacle courses
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pluralof obstacle course.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Think blindfolded obstacle courses, pool noodle wars—and the ping-pong ball game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025
Those requirements changed the meaning of time in airports, forcing travelers to cushion their trips with buffers that turned airports from easy come, easy go public places to highly secured obstacle courses.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2025
There’s all these ropes and obstacle courses, but it’s like going through a piece of art.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
“Double Dare,” which debuted in 1986 on Nickelodeon, blended a trivia competition with outrageously messy obstacle courses.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
We've been running obstacle courses, and have to swim long distances on the lake.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
