Sentences

furlong in a sentence

n.

Definition

A furlong is a unit of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile, commonly used in horse racing and land measurement.

Sample Sentences

  1. The horse race stretched over a mile and a half, with each furlong marked by colorful banners.
  2. In the old days, farmers would measure their fields in furlongs rather than acres.
  3. She completed the marathon, feeling triumphant as she crossed the last furlong.
  4. The track was precisely a furlong long, making it perfect for sprinters.
  5. He jogged around the park, counting the furlongs he had run to keep track of his distance.

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