Word
raceway
Phoneticsrace·way, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹeɪˌsweɪ/
UK/ɹˈeɪsweɪ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The raceway is closed for maintenance this weekend.”
“The professional drivers practiced on the raceway before the national championship began.”
“The construction of the new raceway required significant investment in drainage systems to ensure the track remained safe and level during the rainy season.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From race + way.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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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