track meet
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of track meet
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Reigning world champions Cordell Tinch and Cole Hocker won titles Sunday at the 118th Millrose Games indoor track meet, while fellow American Yared Nuguse missed a fourth consecutive mile title.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Here’s how the encounter at the track meet unfolded:
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
My mom and dad met at a track meet.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2024
His rejection in October 1967 prompted the Black Panthers to picket the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden and triggered a boycott of the Athletic Club’s 1968 track meet, also at the Garden.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2024
You can’t cross the finish line if you drop out before the first track meet.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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