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racecourse

American  
[reys-kawrs, -kohrs] / ˈreɪsˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs /

noun

  1. racetrack.

  2. a current of water, as a millrace.

racecourse British  
/ ˈreɪsˌkɔːs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of racecourse

First recorded in 1755–65; race 1 + course

Example Sentences

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But back in Cortina, one man is still watching visitors hurtle down racecourses, ski jumps and bobsled tracks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, a raid on a market at Kempton Park racecourse in Surrey on 11 December resulted in 11 arrests.

From BBC

She’s eager for you to join her on the racecourse, though she’s disinclined to map the route.

From The Wall Street Journal

The festive feature comes with the future of Kempton as a racecourse uncertain.

From BBC

The couple took part in the traditional carriage procession the Royal Family make onto the racecourse to signal the start of the day.

From BBC

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