tract
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈtɹækt// UK //tɹˈækt// tract
n. a large area of land or a system of connected organs in the body. You often hear it used when talking about the digestive or respiratory systems.
n. an area of indefinite extent, typically a large stretch of land; alternatively, a system of organs and tissues that perform a specific function.
The farmer owns a large tract of land.
Doctors examined his respiratory tract to find the cause of his persistent cough.
The environmental agency purchased a vast tract of forest to protect the local wildlife from urban development, ensuring the ecosystem remains undisturbed for future generations.
Usage
Commonly used in medical contexts (e.g., 'digestive tract') or real estate and geography (e.g., 'tract of land').