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track and fieldAthletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: Athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions

Pronunciation (IPA): /træk ænd fiːld/

Example Sentences

  • My PE teacher said I should join the track and field team because I run like a cheetah... or maybe a hamster on a wheel.
  • Track and field requires both speed and technique.
  • The Olympics feature many track and field world records.

track and field

NOUN

[/træk ænd fiːld/]

Athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions

Athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions
💡 Concept

Athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions

Drop the pack off your back, sprint ahead on the track!
🎵 Rhyme

Drop the pack off your back, sprint ahead on the track!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/træk ænd fiːld/
🇬🇧 UK/træk ænd fiːld/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

trackbackpack
track
back
pack

🔗Collocations

track and field events
track and field athlete
track and field meet
track and field training
track and field competition
track and field stadium

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My PE teacher said I should join the track and field team because I run like a cheetah... or maybe a hamster on a wheel.

Track and field requires both speed and technique.

The Olympics feature many track and field world records.

😄 Fun example

He threw the javelin so badly in track and field practice that the coach suggested he try chess instead.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

athleticsfield eventstrack events

Antonyms

team sportsindoor games

Related

marathonsprintjavelinpole vaulthigh jumpshot puthurdles

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