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

The track had only recently reopened, and flooding was again threatening to derail the racing season. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Over it, a Helly Hansen long underwear shirt featuring modernist racing stripes down the sleeves, to provide a bit of visual architecture. — Heidi Julavits, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

The designs feature symbols familiar to Marylanders and racing fans, including the state's iconic flag, Pimlico's weathervane and cupola, and the black-eyed Susan flower. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

The news comes when neurological degenerative conditions are on the minds and hearts of the racing community. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 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