track meet

American

noun

a series of athletic contests such as running and jumping, usually including most track-and-field events.

track meet British

noun

an athletics meeting

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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

I hadn’t really thought about the fact that I wasn't going to have a parent at the track meet until the doorbell rang, and it was time to go.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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