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- [reys-kawrs, -kohrs]
- /ˈreɪsˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs/
- /ˈreɪs.kɔːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reys-kawrs, -kohrs]
- /ˈreɪsˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs/
Definitions of racecourse word
- abbreviation RACECOURSE racetrack. 1
- noun racecourse a current of water, as a millrace. 1
- noun racecourse A racetrack. 1
- noun racecourse sport: track for horse racing 1
- countable noun racecourse A racecourse is a track on which horses race. 0
- noun racecourse a long broad track, usually of grass, enclosed between rails, and with starting and finishing points marked upon it, over which horses are raced 0
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Origin of racecourse
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65; race1 + course
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Parts of speech for Racecourse
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racecourse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for racecourse
noun racecourse
- track — a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
- racetrack — a plot of ground, usually oval, laid out for horse racing.
- stadium — a sports arena, usually oval or horseshoe-shaped, with tiers of seats for spectators.
- circuit — An electrical circuit is a complete route which an electric current can flow around.
- speedway — a town in central Indiana.
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