racehorse

noun

race·​horse ˈrās-ˌhȯrs 

: a horse bred or kept for racing

Examples of racehorse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People still can pool together resources with friends to buy a racehorse for $10,000 and see what happens. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Specifically, the Pebbles Beach Horse Bathing tradition where trainers bring thoroughbred racehorses from the nearby historic Garrison Savannah stables down for a salt-water wash. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Sometimes that means being the one to say no — to the racehorse, the castle in Scotland, the vintage Ferrari. — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

The King and Queen's appearance follows the late Queen Elizabeth's tradition of supporting Royal Ascot, who had 24 of her racehorses win at Ascot during her record 70-year reign. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for racehorse

• counterforce
• intercourse
• nonrecourse
• reinforce
• watercourse
• bourse
• coarse
• course
• force
• gorse
• hoarse
• horse

Kids Definition

racehorse

noun

race·​horse ˈrās-ˌhȯ(ə)rs 

: a horse bred or kept for racing