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racecourse

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //ɹˈeɪskɔːs// race·course

n. a track or area of land where people or animals compete in a race. It is usually built for horse racing or car racing.

n. a track or area of land specifically designed for competitive racing events. Often refers to the physical layout of a horse track or the designated path for motor racing.


SIMPLE

The horses galloped around the racecourse.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community is planning to build a new racecourse to attract more tourists to the region.

COMPLEX

The design of the racecourse must account for the natural terrain to ensure both safety and fairness for the competing athletes.

Synonyms
Origin

From race + course.

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