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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There’s a new all-women racing series called F1 Academy aimed at rectifying that shortfall, and the races take place before the F1 events. Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 26 June 2025 The tech giant’s big-budget racing drama, starring Brad Pitt as a Formula One driver who is coerced out of retirement to coach a slick rookie (Damson Idris), is targeting a promising $50 million to $60 million in its debut. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 June 2025 Italian braking systems manufacturer Brembo has cornered the market for Formula 1 racing teams. Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Horner's ability to put together winning racing teams is on the level of other great team principals. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for racing

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Jun. 2025.

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