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

Understandable because Bowman's career has repeatedly been interrupted by injuries that have forced him to confront the physical toll of racing. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Under Harper’s leadership, Del Mar has become one of the industry’s premier destinations, combining world-class racing with innovative marketing, exceptional hospitality and an unmatched fan experience. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

Aircraft were tested there, and motorcycle races were held there until horse racing resumed in the roaring ’20s. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

But when the moment came, with three weeks of hard, scorching racing in his legs, Seixas contorted, impelled and ground himself uphill, but without the ability to raise the pace. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 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