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racecourse

[ reys-kawrs, -kohrs ]

noun

  1. a current of water, as a millrace.


racecourse

/ ˈreɪsˌkɔːs /

noun

  1. a long broad track, usually of grass, enclosed between rails, and with starting and finishing points marked upon it, over which horses are raced Also called (esp US and Canadian)racetrack


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Word History and Origins

Origin of racecourse1

First recorded in 1755–65; race 1 + course

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Example Sentences

The 31-year-old will be riding her horse, Toytown, and will use the torch to light a cauldron at the racecourse.

The Arab races, which take place in the autumn on the French racecourse near the town, are very curious, and well worth seeing.

From the top of the Schwaben it looks as though the side of the hill were fenced into a neat green track or racecourse.

The bustle of the racecourse enabled them to escape, and once more the travellers were alone.

For example, the athlete in the racecourse has to keep himself in training and to put every muscle on the stretch.

We went into camp at Rosebery Park, Sydney, which is a racecourse.

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