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

The end of racing at Balmoral and Maywood also marked the end of the American-Nationals at Balmoral and the lucrative and prestigious Windy City Pace and Galt Trot at Maywood. — Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

The single-seat cockpit also reflects the GXR-Evo’s track intent with a $9,000 racing seat, a state-of-the-art fire-suppression system, and a cooling setup that connects to the helmet. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

But then, on Friday, the news came that the racing wouldn’t come back in 2027. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026

Symptoms Symptoms can include sleeplessness, extreme worry about the baby or childbirth, restlessness and a racing heartbeat. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 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
• lasing
• pacing
• placing
• spacing
• tracing