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

Lapcevich issued a statement Tuesday condemning the actions of his racing team. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The capsule features racer-style jackets, racing shoes and vintage-style caps, with designs that reference the details and spirit of vintage racing. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Horse racing makes Heidi Sheridan nervous, worrying whether the animals will get hurt. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

The fearless action and yachting photographer has spent 40 years capturing iconic images while dangling from the top of a 200-foot mast or diving beneath the keel of a racing boat. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 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