track
A track is a special path or circuit, usually in an oval shape, used for sports like running, cycling, or horse racing. It provides a flat, controlled surface for athletes to compete and practice.
Examples
3 of 5I run three miles on the track every Monday morning.
I run three miles on the running path every Monday morning.
The sports facility requires all athletes to wear appropriate footwear on the track.
The sports center says players must wear the right shoes on the path.
Hey, meet me at the track after school for a quick race!
Let's meet at the running area after school to race.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize the letter 'T' as two paths crossing, and remember that a Track is a path for 'Traffic' (runners or cars).
Quick Quiz
The athletes are lined up on the ____ for the 100-meter race.
Correct!
The correct answer is: track
Examples
I run three miles on the track every Monday morning.
everydayI run three miles on the running path every Monday morning.
The sports facility requires all athletes to wear appropriate footwear on the track.
formalThe sports center says players must wear the right shoes on the path.
Hey, meet me at the track after school for a quick race!
informalLet's meet at the running area after school to race.
Researchers measured the friction levels on the synthetic track surface.
academicScientists checked how slippery the artificial running surface was.
The city council approved the budget for building a new community track.
businessThe city leaders agreed to spend money on a new running area for the public.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
keep track of
to monitor or follow the progress of something
lose track of time
to forget what time it is
on the right track
doing something in a way that will bring success
Often Confused With
Trace is a tiny mark or the act of finding something, while track is a physical path for racing.
Truck is a large vehicle for carrying goods, while track is the place where people run.
Usage Notes
In the context of sports, use 'track' specifically for the oval running surface. It is a countable noun.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often say 'running road' or 'running way' instead of 'running track' when talking about a stadium path.
Memory Tip
Visualize the letter 'T' as two paths crossing, and remember that a Track is a path for 'Traffic' (runners or cars).
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French word 'trac', meaning a series of footprints or a path left by an animal.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In American schools, 'track' is one of the most popular spring sports for students of all ages.
Quick Quiz
The athletes are lined up on the ____ for the 100-meter race.
Correct!
The correct answer is: track
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