grand prix

noun

ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē  ˈgrän-ˈprē 

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

ˈgrän-ˈprē(z)

often capitalized G&P, 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

Piastri’s dominant performance didn’t mean the grand prix was devoid of excitement, though. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025

Miami is no stranger to one-off liveries, as last year’s grand prix had two teams sporting unique looks. —Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Entering year three of Formula 1 racing, Las Vegas is fully embracing its place as a grand prix city with a new interactive attraction. —Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025

Later on Saturday, Hamilton qualified in fifth place for Sunday’s grand prix while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri took pole position for the first time in his career. —Issy Ronald, CNN, 22 Mar. 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