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racecourse

American  
[reys-kawrs, -kohrs] / ˈreɪsˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs /

noun

  1. racetrack.

  2. a current of water, as a millrace.

racecourse British  
/ ˈreɪsˌkɔːs /

noun

  1. Also called (esp US and Canadian): racetrack.  a long broad track, usually of grass, enclosed between rails, and with starting and finishing points marked upon it, over which horses are raced

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Etymology

Origin of racecourse

First recorded in 1755–65; race 1 + course

Example Sentences

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She’s eager for you to join her on the racecourse, though she’s disinclined to map the route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The festive feature comes with the future of Kempton as a racecourse uncertain.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

The event, one of the highlights of the summer social calendar, is taking place over five days at the Berkshire racecourse and is expected to draw more than 250,000 spectators.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

"As with all runners in the Grand National, Celebre D'Allen was provided with a thorough check by vets at the racecourse," a BHA statement read.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

He had a small racing stable and managed a little racecourse about four miles from the manor house.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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