1
: one that races or is used for racing
2
: any of various active American colubrid snakes (genus Coluber and Mastigophis): such as
a
b
Examples of racer in a Sentence
He is a stock car racer.
His horse will be a great racer.
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Fellow British racer Lando Norris, who came third behind Max Verstappen, also hit the podium with a dazzling Richard Mille on his wrist.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2024
The alpine ski racer is among the notable athletes and celebrities invited to present awards at this year’s ceremony.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 11 July 2024
With such a sizable distance to cover, most racers gain little by bolting ahead and tiring themselves out.
—Longreads, 9 July 2024
The film follows Pitt as a former racer who wants back on the circuit.
—Marianne Garvey, CNN, 8 July 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2024
The alpine ski racer is among the notable athletes and celebrities invited to present awards at this year’s ceremony.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 11 July 2024
With such a sizable distance to cover, most racers gain little by bolting ahead and tiring themselves out.
—Longreads, 9 July 2024
The film follows Pitt as a former racer who wants back on the circuit.
—Marianne Garvey, CNN, 8 July 2024
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“Racer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racer. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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racer
noun
rac·er
ˈrā-sər 
1
: one that races or is used for racing
2
: any of various long swift usually black or bluish American snakes
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