steeplechase

[US]/'stiːp(ə)ltʃeɪs/
[UK]/'stipltʃes/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a horse race over a course equipped with obstacles and typically 3000 meters long with 35 obstacles
Word Forms
Pluralsteeplechases
Past Tensesteeplechased
Present Participlesteeplechasing

Example Sentences

The steeplechase is a popular event in track and field.

She trained hard for the steeplechase race.

The steeplechase involves jumping over various obstacles.

He won the steeplechase event at the competition.

Competitors must have good endurance for the steeplechase.

The steeplechase course is challenging and exciting.

She cleared the water jump easily in the steeplechase.

The steeplechase is a test of both speed and agility.

He stumbled at the last hurdle in the steeplechase race.

The steeplechase requires a combination of skill and strategy.

Real-world Examples

Even live-streamed, the steeplechase races were exciting to watch.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

The 43-year-old has been a steeplechase jockey since he was 17 years old.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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