racing

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ 

: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

Examples of racing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Javier Bardem plays Ruben, the boss of an underdog racing team who convinces Sonny to return to the sport to partner with and mentor rookie driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026

Bill sponsor Adam Anderson, R-Palm Harbor, said the proposal includes measures to try to help ensure that thoroughbred racing continues in Florida. —CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026

Zara, 44, Mike, 47, Nacho, 48, and Delfina, 45, are all ambassadors for the Magic Millions, a two-week equestrian extravaganza of horse racing, yearling sales and competitions in polo and showjumping in a carnival-style environment. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

Doohan could look to join another F1 team in 2026 to try and resurrect his grand prix racing career with another series of private tests. —Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing racing

• barrel racing
• harness racing
• racing car
• racing form
• road racing
• slot racing

Rhymes for racing

• basing
• bracing
• casing
• chasing
• facing
• gracing
• lacing
• pacing
• placing
• spacing
• tracing
• debasing