Racecourse

Pronunciation: /reɪs.kɔːrs/

Definitions of racecourse

noun a track or course on which races are run, especially horse races

Example Sentences

A1 The racecourse is where horses run in a race.

A2 We went to the racecourse to watch the horse races.

B1 The racecourse was packed with spectators cheering on the horses.

B2 The jockeys were preparing their horses for the big race at the racecourse.

C1 The racecourse had state-of-the-art facilities for both the horses and the audience.

C2 The racecourse was renowned for hosting prestigious international horse racing events.

Examples of racecourse in a Sentence

formal The prestigious horse race took place at the historic racecourse.

informal Let's go watch the horses run at the racecourse this weekend.

slang I heard there's a big race happening at the racecourse, wanna check it out?

figurative In the business world, the stock market can be like a racecourse with its ups and downs.

Grammatical Forms of racecourse

• plural: racecourses
• present tense: racecourse
• future tense: will racecourse
• singular: racecourse
• positive degree: racecourse
• infinitive: to racecourse
• gerund: racecoursing
• participle: racecoursing

Origin and Evolution of racecourse

First Known Use: 1665 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'racecourse' originated from the combination of 'race' referring to a competition of speed and 'course' meaning a defined route or track.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a defined track for horse racing, the term 'racecourse' has evolved to encompass tracks for various types of racing events including car racing, cycling, and foot races.