madison

nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈmædɪsən//

A track cycling relay race in which team members take turns while racing round the track for the largest number of laps, and exchange places with a team mate by means of a touch, which may be a push or a hand-sling.

noun

1
A track cycling relay race in which team members take turns while racing round the track for the largest number of laps, and exchange places with a team mate by means of a touch, which may be a push or a hand-sling.
2
A form of line dance.

Etymology

The cycling race is named after the original Madison Square Garden in New York, where the first such events were held. The dance is reportedly named after Madison Avenue, also in New York.

Forms

plural: madisons

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madison · A track cycling relay race in which team members take turns while racing round the track for the largest number of laps, and exchange places with a…

Madison · An English surname originating as a matronymic; (US politics)…madly · In a mad manner without reason or understanding; wildly.madman · A man who is insane or mentally disturbed.

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