1
: one that races or is used for racing
2
: any of various active American colubrid snakes (such as genera 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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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso became a brand ambassador in 2021 and ordered a custom 60 Power Eco, while retired F1 racer Nico Rosberg joined the Sunreef family in 2020 and commissioned a bespoke 80 Eco.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Kauffman said people are interested in knowing whether the developer would be interested in naming the streets after cars and car racers from those days.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
My older sister, Alyssa, was a soccer player and a ski racer.
—Emily Peterson, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Racer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racer. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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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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