noun

speedway

SPEED-way

Speedway (noun) means a racetrack built for motor sports, or a form of motorcycle racing on flat dirt oval tracks. Example: “Thousands of fans packed the speedway for the season finale.”

noun

A racetrack built for motor sports, or a form of motorcycle racing on flat dirt oval tracks.

"Thousands of fans packed the speedway for the season finale."

A road built for high-speed traffic; an expressway.

"The old speedway now connects the two suburbs directly."

How to use speedway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA track or road built for driving fast.

Common pairings

a stock car speedway race at the speedway

Word forms

speedways plural

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Etymology

A compound of "speed" and "way."

Rhymes for speedway

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Frequently asked questions

What does “speedway” mean?

The word “speedway” means a racetrack built for motor sports, or a form of motorcycle racing on flat dirt oval tracks. In plain terms, a track or road built for driving fast.

How do you pronounce “speedway”?

“Speedway” is pronounced SPEED-way (/ˈspiːdweɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “speedway” in a sentence?

Here is “speedway” used in a sentence: “Thousands of fans packed the speedway for the season finale.”

What part of speech is “speedway”?

“Speedway” is a noun.

How many meanings does “speedway” have?

“Speedway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a racetrack built for motor sports, or a form of motorcycle racing on flat dirt oval tracks.