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

The disqualification had a direct impact on the drivers’ championship with two grands prix and a sprint race to go as Piastri and Max Verstappen are now level on points — and 24 points behind leader Norris — after the Dutchman won the race. —Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025

British production house Whisper, meanwhile, was revealed by Deadline to be launching a U.S. hub this morning and is in Vegas for the grand prix, where Turbulence is being announced. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025

The car started out as a Zonda F, a model that pays tribute to Horacio’s late friend and iconic racer Juan Manuel Fangio, who, as recorded by the Automotive Hall of Fame, garnered five Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship titles and a total of 24 grand prix wins during his motorsport career. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025

Singapore and Las Vegas are unique grands prix on the calendar, and the design reflects the energy and vibe of these night races in the heart of the city. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

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