Word
speedway
Phoneticsspeed·way, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspidˌweɪ/
UK/spˈiːdweɪ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a special track used for racing cars or motorcycles. It is usually shaped like an oval and has a hard surface.
n. a track specifically designed for high-speed motor racing, typically oval in shape and featuring banked curves.
Examples
“The cars race around the speedway at high speeds.”
“Thousands of fans gathered at the local speedway to watch the final motorcycle race of the season.”
“The construction of the new international speedway revitalized the region's economy by attracting major automotive sponsors and hosting high-profile endurance events throughout the summer months.”
Examples
simple
“The cars race around the speedway at high speeds.”
contextual
“Thousands of fans gathered at the local speedway to watch the final motorcycle race of the season.”
complex
“The construction of the new international speedway revitalized the region's economy by attracting major automotive sponsors and hosting high-profile endurance events throughout the summer months.”
Usage
In American English, it often refers to a major highway or a large racing facility; in British English, it specifically refers to motorcycle racing on dirt tracks.
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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