pacer

noun

pac·​er ˈpā-sər How to pronounce pacer (audio)
Synonyms of pacernext
1
: one that paces
specifically : a horse whose predominant gait is the pace
2

Examples of pacer in a Sentence

a highly competitive industry in which any company that isn't a pacer quickly becomes a belly-up also-ran
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Put into bat, Kolkata came undone against Mohsin Khan – the left-arm pacer took 5-23 in the second-best bowling performance for Lucknow in IPL history after Mark Wood's 5-14 against Delhi Capitals in 2023. ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026 One key cog to race day is pacers and pacing groups, which Barden sorts out in January, once the competitors are confirmed. Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 The rechargeable handle comes with a two-minute brushing timer and a 30-second pacer to keep your technique on track. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026 The shifts were brought about by weather, his energy level, and his relationship with his pacers and the film crew. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pacer

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pacer was in 1616

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“Pacer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pacer. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

pacer

noun
pac·​er ˈpā-sər How to pronounce pacer (audio)
: pacemaker sense 2
electronic cardiac pacers

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