racetrack

American  

[reys-trak] / ˈreɪsˌtræk /

noun

1. a plot of ground, usually oval, laid out for horse racing.

2. the course for any race.

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racetrack British  

/ ˈreɪsˌtræk /

noun

1. a circuit or course, esp an oval one, used for motor racing, speedway, etc

2. 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

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Etymology

Origin of racetrack

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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

Set around Albert Park Lake on March 5 to 8, the circuit is a stone’s throw from the beach, making it easy to go directly from the racetrack to the shore.

From The Wall Street Journal

Well, people return to the racetrack, too: Memories of past wins are seductive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tourism is seen as key to bringing money into Wales but some projects like ill-fated racetrack project Circuit of Wales in Ebbw Vale never got off the ground.

From BBC

At his company’s annual summit for active traders earlier this year, Tenev compared playing the markets to circling a racetrack, where the “machine can make all the difference.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• oval
• paddock
• track