racing

noun

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

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Ezell's building has something for everyone, from photos of the early years of the former muffler shop to , memorabilia from the Indianapolis 500 and racing personalities. Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025 Of course, nothing replaces the racing itself. Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 Unser comes from a legendary racing family and his father, Al Unser, and uncle, Bobby Unser, who are both Indy 500 winners themselves. Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025 Water enthusiasts can also enjoy boat racing, sailing, and even an overwater obstacle course. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racing

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 Oct. 2025.

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