belmont
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A specific racetrack: Belmont refers to a major thoroughbred horse racing track located in Elmont, New York, on Long Island. It is famously the site of the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg of the U.S. Triple Crown.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The final race of the Triple Crown is held at Belmont.
- She visited Belmont to watch the famous horse race.
Advanced Usage
- "The Belmont": Often used as a shortened, definitive reference to the Belmont Stakes race itself.
- Winning the Belmont requires incredible stamina from a horse.
Variants and Related Words
- Belmont Stakes (proper noun): The specific Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, run annually at Belmont Park.
- Secretariat's victory in the Belmont Stakes is legendary.
- Belmont Park (proper noun): The full, formal name of the racetrack facility.
- Belmont Park is one of the oldest major racetracks in the United States.
Synonyms
- Racetrack: A general term for a course used for horse racing.
- Racecourse: Another general term for a track where races are run.
Related Idioms
- "Test of the Champion": A nickname for the Belmont Stakes, referring to its demanding distance (1.5 miles), which tests a horse's endurance.
- The Belmont Stakes is called the "Test of the Champion" for good reason.
Noun
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a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
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