criterium

/kɹaɪˈtɪəɹiəm/

criterium

English Noun

Definition

A mass-start road-cycle race consisting of several laps around a closed circuit, the length of each lap or circuit ranging from about 1 km to 2 km (1/2 mile to just over 1 mile).

Etymology

From French critérium (“competition”), from Latin critērium, from Ancient Greek κριτήριον (kritḗrion).