drag strip

noun

: the site of a drag race
specifically : a strip of pavement with a racing area at least ¼ mile long

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In 1953, the plan was to put on a car show to raise money for a drag strip. — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026 Whether carving canyons or hitting the drag strip, the suspension can be easily tuned for the driving task at hand. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026 For now, the plan is to build a drag strip, but the planning committee says that could change as the facility expands. — Lisa Starke, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026 In addition to the drag strip, the Andersens want to make the track a year-round facility. — Lori Punko, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for drag strip

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First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drag strip was in 1951

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drag strip

noun
: a place for drag races that is paved and usually at least a quarter mile long
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