racecourse

[ reys-kawrs, -kohrs ]

noun

1. racetrack.
2. a current of water, as a millrace.

racecourse

/ ˈreɪsˌkɔːs /

noun

1. a long broad track, usually of grass, enclosed between rails, and with starting and finishing points marked upon it, over which horses are raced Also called (esp US and Canadian)racetrack

Word History and Origins

Origin of racecourse¹

First recorded in 1755–65; race ¹ + course

Example Sentences

Over the course of three years, owners and trainers recorded how their horses performed on the racecourse, including where they placed and how much prize money they earned.

From BBC

The event, one of the highlights of the summer social calendar, is taking place over five days at the Berkshire racecourse and is expected to draw more than 250,000 spectators from around the world.

From BBC

It’s on Lake Washington this weekend that his unlimited hydroplane racing team, Go Fast Turn Left Racing, will be circling the racecourse at Seafair.

From Seattle Times

The UCI said the Polish rider “caused the crash of several riders in the peloton after riding outside of the racecourse and through a puddle on the roadside.”

From Washington Times

Golf and racecourses took the brunt of the attacks because they were frequently empty, largely unguarded and, along with other sports premises, were predominantly male-dominated arenas.

From BBC

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