trackside
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtrækˌsaɪd/
KK: /træksaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the area next to a railway or racetrack.
Example
The spectators gathered trackside to watch the race.
Conversation
Did you see the race from the trackside view?
Yeah, it was amazing to see the cars zoom by so close!
I love how you can feel the energy when you're trackside.
Absolutely! It makes the experience so much more exciting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adjacent
bordering
nearby
Antonyms
distant
remote
faraway
noun
Definition
The area that is next to a track, often found at a racetrack or similar locations.
Example
The spectators gathered trackside to watch the race.
Conversation
Did you see all the action happening trackside during the race yesterday?
Yeah, it was so exciting! I loved being right there with the crowd.
I wish I could have been trackside too; it must have been an amazing experience.
Root Explanation
Trackside → It is formed from "track" (from Old English *trac*, meaning a path or course) and "side" (from Old English *side*, meaning the lateral part of something). The word "trackside" refers to the area located beside a track or path.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'path' ('track') and the 'lateral part' ('side') next to it — that's what trackside means.
Visually Confused Words
backside