racecourse — a track or course where horse races or other racing events take place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a track or course where horse races or other racing events take place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪskɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather lost his hat and his money at the racecourse, but he said the horses were beautiful!
- The new racecourse will be built next to the shopping mall.
- She works as a veterinarian at the local racecourse.
racecourse
NOUN[/ˈreɪskɔːrs/]
a track or course where horse races or other racing events take place
Track where horses race competitively
At the racecourse, passionate discourse flows - of course!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Racecourse is a compound word that emerged in 18th-century England alongside the growing popularity of horse racing. It combines 'race' (a competition of speed) and 'course' (a predetermined track or path), naturally forming to describe the venue where horses compete.
Breakdown
race (a speed competition) + course (a track or route) = racecourse (a venue for horse racing competitions).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather lost his hat and his money at the racecourse, but he said the horses were beautiful!”
“The new racecourse will be built next to the shopping mall.”
“She works as a veterinarian at the local racecourse.”
“The racecourse was so muddy that even the horses needed GPS to find the finish line!”
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