Word Noun
raceway
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɹeɪˌsweɪ/ UK /ɹˈeɪsweɪ/ race·way UK spelling raceways
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.”
Etymology
From race + way.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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