harness racing

noun

: the sport of racing standardbred horses harnessed to 2-wheeled sulkies

Examples of harness racing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The multi-use facility and State Fair site had contracted with Watch and Wager LLC, since August 2012 to host its harness racing in the fall and winter, with several extensions, including the most recent deal that ran through May 2030. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025

And a loyal, funny, generous friend to the legions in American harness racing who knew him. —Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025

By bringing harness racing’s niche visual language into conversation with streetwear’s cultural dominance, Siegelman Stable captures the spirit of thoughtful but enduring appeal. —Essence, 23 Dec. 2024

The property was once considered as a site for a combination harness racing track and casino, but language in the legislation Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed last summer to clear the way for the transfer to the Park District would prevent the property from being used for gambling purposes. —Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for harness racing

• interfacing
• interlacing
• basing
• bracing
• casing
• chasing
• facing
• gracing
• lacing
• pacing
• placing
• spacing

Kids Definition

harness racing

noun

: the sport of racing horses that are harnessed to two-wheeled vehicles