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Speedway: meaning, definitions and examples

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speedway

 

[ หˆspiหdweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

racing track

A speedway is a type of motor racing track that is typically oval-shaped and designed for high-speed races. It can also refer to a kind of motorsport involving motorcycles or cars racing against each other. The term is often associated with events held on dirt tracks or paved surfaces.

Synonyms

circuit, oval, racetrack

Examples of usage

  • The annual speedway championship draws thousands of fans.
  • He specializes in motorcycle speedway racing.
  • The local speedway hosts weekly events.
  • New technology has improved speedway racing times.
  • The speedway was packed with enthusiastic spectators.

Translations

Translations of the word "speedway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น circuito de velocidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅ€เคกเคตเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rennstrecke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jalan balap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฒะธะดะบั–ัะฝะฐ ั‚ั€ะฐัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tor wyล›cigowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ”ใƒผใƒ‰ใ‚ฆใ‚งใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท circuit de vitesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pista de velocidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑz yolu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ”ผ๋“œ์›จ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงู‚ ุงู„ุณุฑุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okruh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okruh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ต›่ฝฆๅœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hitrostna proga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hraรฐbraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะดะฐะผะดั‹า› ั‚ั€ะฐััั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฉแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒขแƒ แƒแƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrษ™t yolu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pista de velocidad

Etymology

The term 'speedway' originated in the early 20th century, primarily associated with motorcycle racing. Its roots can be traced back to the American racing culture and the need for dedicated tracks where motor vehicles could compete at high speeds. The word combines 'speed,' reflecting the fast-paced nature of the sport, and 'way,' which denotes a path or road. Over time, the use of 'speedway' expanded to include not just motorcycle racing but also car racing and other types of motorsport. The development of speedways as formalized venues allowed for safer and more organized racing events, contributing to the popularity of the sport across the globe.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,938, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.