drag race

noun

: an acceleration contest between vehicles
drag racer noun
drag racing noun

Examples of drag race in a Sentence

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Fans at drag races are used to standing on the infield and instinctively jumping as the cars with more than 11,000 horsepower take off for less than four seconds. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025 Spectators within 200 feet of unlawful drag races and speed competitions can be fined up to $100. Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025 Students vary from those just curious to individuals looking to make drag racing a career. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025 There were shootings, stabbings, robberies, buildings tagged with graffiti, motorcyclists drag racing up and down Broad, streetlights that went out and stayed out, and unhoused people erected tents in the doorways of vacant buildings. Karri Peifer, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drag race

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drag race was in 1947

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“Drag race.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%20race. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

drag race

noun
: a race between two vehicles to see which can accelerate faster
drag racer noun
drag racing noun
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