Word
racetrack
Phoneticsrace·track, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹeɪˌstɹæk/
UK/ɹˈeɪstɹæk/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a special path or track where people race cars, horses, or bikes. It is usually a closed loop with a smooth surface for high speeds.
n. a prepared course or circuit designed for racing competitions between vehicles, animals, or athletes. Often circular or oval in shape and featuring specialized surfaces like asphalt or turf.
Examples
“The cars sped around the racetrack at high speeds.”
“The local government invested in a new racetrack to attract international motor racing events to the region.”
“Engineers designed the racetrack with banked curves to allow drivers to maintain maximum velocity without losing traction during the most demanding segments of the circuit.”
Examples
simple
“The cars sped around the racetrack at high speeds.”
contextual
“The local government invested in a new racetrack to attract international motor racing events to the region.”
complex
“Engineers designed the racetrack with banked curves to allow drivers to maintain maximum velocity without losing traction during the most demanding segments of the circuit.”
Usage
Commonly used as a single word in American English, while 'racecourse' is more frequent in British English for horse racing.
Etymology
From race + track.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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