Word
racecourse
Phoneticsrace·course
UK/ɹˈeɪskɔːs/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The horses galloped around the racecourse.”
“The local community is planning to build a new racecourse to attract more tourists to the region.”
“The design of the racecourse must account for the natural terrain to ensure both safety and fairness for the competing athletes.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“As a brand rep for a company that organises days out at racecourses around the UK, she gets a free ticket and transport to any events she has promoted.” “Separately, Burnham has also listed hospitality and gifts he received in the year before he returned to Parliament, including trips to Glastonbury, Lancashire Cricket Club and the Aintree Racecourse.” Etymology
From race + course.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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