racing

1 of 2

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ 

: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

racing

2 of 2

present participle of race entry 3

Examples of racing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That was Briscoe’s introduction to racing, an inspiration that fueled his desire and his racing dreams. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The four-day horse racing takes place every August at York Racecourse and concludes with a handsome cash prize. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026

Competitions were canceled, horse racing fixtures abandoned and international horse transports halted. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

In 1801, on the nation’s 25th birthday, the nascent District of Columbia’s muddy streets were chockablock with horse racing and cockfighting, according to the White House Historical Association. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1630, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing racing

• barrel racing
• British racing green
• harness racing
• racing car
• racing form
• road racing
• slot racing

Rhymes for racing

• basing
• bracing
• casing
• chasing
• facing
• gracing
• lacing
• lasing
• pacing
• placing
• spacing
• tracing