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racetrack — a track or course for racing, especially for horses, cars, or runners

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a track or course for racing, especially for horses, cars, or runners

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪsˌtræk/

Example Sentences

  • My grandpa thinks the grocery store is his personal racetrack when he races his shopping cart.
  • The new racetrack will host its first Formula 1 race next month.
  • She inherited a fortune after her horse won at the racetrack.

racetrack

NOUN

[/ˈreɪsˌtræk/]

a track or course for racing, especially for horses, cars, or runners

Racing track for cars
💡 Concept

Racing track for cars

Racing on the fast track with the perfect soundtrack at the racetrack!
🎵 Rhyme

Racing on the fast track with the perfect soundtrack at the racetrack!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈreɪsˌtræk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈreɪsˌtræk/

🌳Etymology

Rootrace
Suffix-track

Origin

Racetrack is a 19th-century compound word formed from 'race' (a competition of speed) and 'track' (a course or path). The term emerged during the Victorian era as horse racing gained widespread popularity and dedicated venues became common.

Breakdown

race (a speed competition) + track (a prepared course or path). The compound combines the event with its designated location.

🎵Rhyme

soundtrack
backtrack
fast track

🔗Collocations

oval racetrack
horse racetrack
racetrack betting
around the racetrack
racetrack announcer
dirt racetrack

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My grandpa thinks the grocery store is his personal racetrack when he races his shopping cart.”

“The new racetrack will host its first Formula 1 race next month.”

“She inherited a fortune after her horse won at the racetrack.”

😄 Fun example

“The kids turned the school hallway into their own racetrack during recess.”

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