trackside

adjective

track·​side ˈtrak-ˌsīd How to pronounce trackside (audio)
: of, relating to, or situated in the area immediately adjacent to a track
trackside noun

Examples of trackside in a Sentence

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In addition to the trackside partner activations, the Air National Guard Fan Zone will bring high-energy fan experiences to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The trackside evening will feature dinner, music, live and silent auctions, and the announcement of the 2026 Youth of the Year. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 RailState uses proprietary trackside sensors to read ID information on containers, providing real-time railroad data and analytics for shippers, logistics teams, planners and investors. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 The switch allows marshals to turn off a car’s engine in emergency situations trackside. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trackside

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trackside was in 1886

Rhymes for trackside

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“Trackside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trackside. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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