noun

paddock

PA-duhk

Paddock (noun) means a small fenced field, especially one used for grazing or exercising horses. Example: “The mare grazed quietly in the paddock.”

noun

A small fenced field, especially one used for grazing or exercising horses.

"The mare grazed quietly in the paddock."

An enclosure at a racetrack where vehicles or horses are prepared before a race.

"Mechanics swarmed the car in the paddock before the race began."

How to use paddock

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fenced-in grassy area for animals, or the prep area at a racetrack.

Common pairings

horse paddock F1 paddock

Word forms

paddocked past tense, paddocks plural, paddocks plural, Paddocks plural, paddocks singular

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Etymology

Likely a variant of an old British dialect word for a small enclosed field, ultimately related to "park."

Rhymes for paddock

haddock Braddock Craddock

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Frequently asked questions

What does “paddock” mean?

The word “paddock” means a small fenced field, especially one used for grazing or exercising horses. In plain terms, a fenced-in grassy area for animals, or the prep area at a racetrack.

How do you pronounce “paddock”?

“Paddock” is pronounced PA-duhk (/ˈpædək/ in IPA).

How do you use “paddock” in a sentence?

Here is “paddock” used in a sentence: “The mare grazed quietly in the paddock.”

What part of speech is “paddock”?

“Paddock” is a noun.

How many meanings does “paddock” have?

“Paddock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small fenced field, especially one used for grazing or exercising horses.