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

Next year’s schedule avoids clashes with two other auto racing highlights, the Indianapolis 500 on May 30 and the Le Mans 24-hour race on June 12-13. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

On the poor racing spectacle, Wolff said there had already been talks with promoters about how to change the track layout, showing a willingness to consider changes. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Now a teenager, Laila has grown into her own person, developing a range of hobbies from theater to car racing. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026

Reid wore wide-legged Alice + Olivia Xander jeans with a red racing stripe. — Kansas City Star, 15 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