track-and-field contest
nounUK /ˌtræk ən ˈfiːld ˈkɒntɛst/
US /ˌtræk ən ˈfiːld ˈkɑːntɛst/
A track-and-field contest is a sports event where people run, jump, and throw things to see who is best.
Our school held a track-and-field contest with races and a long jump.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A competition focused mainly on running events on a track.
The track-and-field contest included a 100-meter dash and a relay.
3. A school or community event with many different athletic games.
Families came to watch the track-and-field contest at the park.
4. A formal sports meeting where athletes win medals and ribbons.
She won two ribbons at the track-and-field contest.