racetrack
Americannoun
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a plot of ground, usually oval, laid out for horse racing.
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the course for any race.
noun
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a circuit or course, esp an oval one, used for motor racing, speedway, etc
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Also called: racecourse. a long broad track, usually of grass, enclosed between rails, and with starting and finishing points marked upon it, over which horses are raced
Etymology
Origin of racetrack
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Upon purchase of the racetrack, which was defunct and non-operational, the property-tax assessment increased significantly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Anabel Romero, an Idaho mother, recalled how she was detained with three of her children during a multiagency raid at an Idaho racetrack.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
To achieve stronger performance, the team focused on "racetrack" resonators, which are named for their elongated loop shape that resembles a running track.
From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026
Glancing for a moment at the racetrack, Hitler made an announcement that astonished March.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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