speedway

[speed-wey]

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noun

a road or course for fast driving, motoring, or the like, or on which more than ordinary speed is allowed.

a track on which automobile or motorcycle races are held.

Nearby words

Origin of speedway

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; speed + way¹

Speedway

[speed-wey]

noun

a town in central Indiana.

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Examples from the Web for speedway

In 1978, a 65-year old Speedway, Indiana woman was shot dead, and police started asking if Kimberlin played a role.
The Weirdest Story About a Conservative Obsession, a Convicted Bomber, and Taylor Swift You Have Ever Read|David Weigel|August 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Porter pleaded important business, and walked for an hour around the Speedway, his brain in a whirl.
Contrary Mary|Temple Bailey
Before the improvised window passed the line of refugees, a line which stretched back fully 300 yards to Speedway track.
The San Francisco Calamity|Various
Shall your street be turned into a speedway for a modern car of Juggernaut?
Fore!|Charles Emmett Van Loan

They were constructing the Speedway along the west bank of the Harlem River.
Sixes and Sevens|O. Henry
"We've sent out a gang to massage some of the freckles defacing the speedway," Rupert informed him.
From the Car Behind|Eleanor M. Ingram

British Dictionary definitions for speedway

speedway

noun

the sport of racing on light powerful motorcycles round cinder tracks
(as modifier)a speedway track

the track or stadium where such races are held

US and Canadian

a racetrack for cars
a road on which fast driving is allowed

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