grand prix

noun

ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē  ˈgrän-ˈprē 

variants often Grand Prix

plural grand prix also grands prix ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē(z) 

ˈgrän-ˈprē(z)

often attributive

1

: the highest level of international equestrian competition

also : a contest at this level

2

: one of a series of international formula car races

also : a high-level competition in another sport (such as sailing) that is often part of a series

Examples of grand prix in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bottas, a 10-time grand prix winner, finished 19th and last of the classified finishers. —Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 May 2026

The first grand prix in the United States for Formula 1 rookie team Cadillac resulted in Sergio Perez finishing 16th and Valtteri Bottas coming in 18th. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026

After just three grands prix this season, tweaks were made that slightly curbed the influence of the electrical power. —ABC News, 8 May 2026

Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old phenom who won the last two grand prix contests for Mercedes, was given a time penalty and landed in sixth place. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

French Grand Prix de Paris, an international horse race established 1863, literally, grand prize of Paris

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grand prix

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy