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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Mominul survived two chances before edging a delivery from pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi behind the wicket. ABC News, 11 May 2026 Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 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 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 16 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

pacer

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

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