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racecourse

[reys-kawrs, -kohrs] / ˈreɪsˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs /
NOUN
field
Synonyms
STRONGEST
course court golf course green park range stadium terrain track turf
STRONG
amphitheater battlefield circuit diamond fairground gridiron grounds lot playground rink theater
WEAK
landing strip playing area race track

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The annual Corgi Derby has proved a popular Easter family event at the racecourse since it was first introduced in 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

Sixteen runners were flagged off by official starter, tennis coach Judy Murray, at the Easter Saturday event at Musselburgh racecourse in East Lothian.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

"As with all runners in the Grand National, Celebre D'Allen was provided with a thorough check by vets at the racecourse," a BHA statement read.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Waves were quartering across the racecourse now, constantly threatening to throw the boats off keel.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown