Furlong

usgb/ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/
noun

A unit of distance equal to 220 yards or 1/8th of a mile, primarily used in horse racing.

The horse race is six furlongs long.
Visual representation of "furlong" - A unit of distance equal to 220 yards or 1/8th of a mile, primarily used in horse racing.

Often appears as...

  • a furlong race
  • measure in furlongs
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Horse Racing

Used mainly in horse racing, 'furlong' is not common in everyday language.

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The final sprint was thrilling, with the lead changing twice in the last furlong.
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Measurement History

'Furlong' is an old-fashioned measure, dating back to the English medieval farming system.

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The length of the village's common field was once counted in furlongs.
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Not Metric

A furlong is part of the imperial measurement system and is not used in metric countries.

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Could you convert those furlongs into kilometers for me?
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