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racetrack

noun
raceĀ·​track | \ Ėˆrās-ĖŒtrak How to pronounce racetrack (audio) \

Definition of racetrack

: a usually oval course for racing

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Both gentlemen agreed that the genesis of this fight was an incident that took place earlier in the day on the racetrack. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, "Racing! Favorite stewardsā€™ ruling of the year," 29 July 2019 Clash has driven at numerous racetracks across the country in a variety of race cars, some well over 200 mph. Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, "Jim Clash: Laurelā€™s own George Plimpton continues legacy of participatory journalism," 18 July 2019 Dormitory-style quarters are common at racetracks across the nation, experts say. Doug Donovan, Washington Post, "In 2016, Md. horse racing regulators gave Stronach $1.7 million to build new dorms for track workers. What happened?," 9 July 2019 The article said an average of 24 horses die every week at American racetracks. Kevin Krause, Dallas News, "Pharmacy owner whose drugs led to doped racehorses admits to peddling unsafe equine drugs," 5 July 2019 This was the first start off a seven-month break from racing at the top racetracks in the UK (Ascot, Newmarket, Goodwood). John Cherwa, latimes.com, "Racing! The final weekend is upon us," 22 June 2019 This time, the British brand has released two photos and a video of a Flying Spur on a racetrack wearing extremely minimal camouflage, giving us our first good look at the car. Daniel Golson, Car and Driver, "The 2020 Bentley Flying Spur Debuts June 11 with Rear-Wheel Steering," 29 May 2019 The rivalry has been a rocky one that that has sometimes deteriorated into kicks, harsh words and accusations of dirty tactics on the racetrack. Jim Vertuno, The Seattle Times, "Unbeaten Marquez the ā€˜kingā€™ of MotoGP Texas race," 12 Apr. 2019 Rube Marquard worked as a pari-mutuel clerk at the racetracks in four states. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, "Andre Dawson embraces death in new life running funeral home: 'It's not for the weak'," 8 May 2018

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First Known Use of racetrack

circa 1835, in the meaning defined above

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racetrack

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English Language Learners Definition of racetrack

: a track or course that is used for racing especially, US : a track that is used for horse racing

racetrack

noun
raceĀ·​track | \ Ėˆrās-ĖŒtrak How to pronounce racetrack (audio) \

Kids Definition of racetrack

: a usually oval course on which races are run

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