track-and-field
Translation
athletics, track and field
Examples
She competes in track-and-field events.
She competes in athletics events.
He joined the school's track-and-field team.
He joined the school's athletics team.
Grammar Patterns
track-and-field a sport She competes in track-and-field events.
((a)) track-and-field ((team/event)) used as an adjective He joined the school's track-and-field team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: athletics
Etymology
A compound of 'track' for running events and 'field' for jumping and throwing events.
Memory Tips
Picture a sports stadium with a running 'track' around the outside and a grassy 'field' in the middle for other events.