1. plural of furlong: units of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile or 220 yards
Usage: primarily used in horse racing and some Commonwealth countries

Examples

• The horse race was six furlongs long.
• The Kentucky Derby is run over ten furlongs.
• She measured the field in furlongs rather than yards.
• The sprint race covered only five furlongs.
• British road signs sometimes show distances in furlongs.
• The thoroughbred won by three lengths over eight furlongs.