racing

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ How to pronounce racing (audio)
Synonyms of racingnext
: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

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That was Briscoe’s introduction to racing, an inspiration that fueled his desire and his racing dreams. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The four-day horse racing takes place every August at York Racecourse and concludes with a handsome cash prize. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026 Competitions were canceled, horse racing fixtures abandoned and international horse transports halted. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In 1801, on the nation’s 25th birthday, the nascent District of Columbia’s muddy streets were chockablock with horse racing and cockfighting, according to the White House Historical Association. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for racing

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of racing was in 1630

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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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