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

The franchise took its first step toward that when it agreed to spend nearly $200 million for a property that used to host Arlington Park, a thoroughbred racetrack in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Anabel Romero, an Idaho mother, recalled how she was detained with three of her children during a multiagency raid at an Idaho racetrack.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Grillo and the witness met for a final time at the racetrack around 11 a.m. on Tuesday this week, according to the affidavit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"These racetrack curves minimize bending loss," said Won Park, Sheppard Professor of Electrical Engineering and a co advisor on the project.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

In early November, the first racetrack was being readied for the production phase.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Related Words

• oval
• paddock
• track