racing

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ How to pronounce racing (audio)
Synonyms of racingnext
: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

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Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racing was in 1630

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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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