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raceway

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹeɪˌsweɪ// UK //ɹˈeɪsweɪ// race·way

n. a track or path where people or vehicles compete in a race. It is usually a long, flat area with barriers to keep the competitors safe.

n. a track or course specifically designed for competitive racing. Often refers to a physical strip of land or a designated area within a larger facility.


SIMPLE

The raceway is closed for maintenance this weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

The professional drivers practiced on the raceway before the national championship began.

COMPLEX

The construction of the new raceway required significant investment in drainage systems to ensure the track remained safe and level during the rainy season.

Synonyms
Origin

From race + way.

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