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speedway

1

[ speed-wey ]

noun

  1. a road or course for fast driving, motoring, or the like, or on which more than ordinary speed is allowed.
  2. a track on which automobile or motorcycle races are held.


Speedway

2

[ speed-wey ]

noun

  1. a town in central Indiana.

speedway

/ ˈspiːdˌweɪ /

noun

    1. the sport of racing on light powerful motorcycles round cinder tracks
    2. ( as modifier )

      a speedway track

  1. the track or stadium where such races are held
    1. a racetrack for cars
    2. a road on which fast driving is allowed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of speedway1

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; speed + way 1
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Example Sentences

As a rookie in 2005, she was the first woman to lead laps in the race and four years later, she finished third, the best showing by a female driver in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history.

In 1978, a 65-year old Speedway, Indiana woman was shot dead, and police started asking if Kimberlin played a role.

Shall your street be turned into a speedway for a modern car of Juggernaut?

"We've sent out a gang to massage some of the freckles defacing the speedway," Rupert informed him.

The Cincinnati Speedway was passed on the right, and after a couple of miles or more I struck tram-lines.

Porter pleaded important business, and walked for an hour around the Speedway, his brain in a whirl.

Well, Mirapolis is going to take the trophy at the other end of the speedway.

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