Definition

Noun: A race meeting is a scheduled event, typically held over one or more days, at which a series of horse races are run at a particular racecourse.

Usage

The term "race meeting" refers specifically to the organized event itself. It is commonly used in British English and in contexts related to horse racing.

Examples

• The race meeting at Ascot attracts visitors from around the world.
• The local race meeting was cancelled due to heavy rain.
• He attends every race meeting during the summer season.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold a race meeting": To organize and run such an event.
  • The Jockey Club will hold a major race meeting next month.
• "a day at the race meeting": Refers to attending the event for its duration.
  • We spent a delightful day at the race meeting.

Variants and Related Words

• Race day (noun): A specific day on which races are held, often as part of a larger race meeting.
  • Saturday is the main race day of the meeting.
• Racecourse (noun): The track and grounds where a race meeting is held.
  • The racecourse was packed for the opening day of the meeting.

Synonyms

• Race card (can refer to the schedule of races at a meeting).
• Meeting (in the specific context of horse racing).

Related Phrases

• Fixture list: The schedule of planned race meetings for a season.
  • The new fixture list includes several evening race meetings.

Noun

1. a regular occasion on which a number of horse races are held on the same track
   • the Epsom race meeting was an important social event