racing

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ 

: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

Examples of racing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Snowboard Cross and Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe finals also take place during this stretch, showcasing head-to-head racing. —Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Drone racing hasn’t really gained mass appeal, even with human pilots, so there’s no guarantee the AI Grand Prix will be a hit with spectators during a race in Ohio later this year. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Danica Patrick Danica Patrick is a former professional racing driver who competed in the IndyCar Series from 2005-2011 and the NASCAR Cup Series from 2012-2018. —Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Housed in the old Holy Name Catholic Church, the arcade is packed with vintage video arcade games, including the classics like Pac-Man, as well as shooter and racing games. —Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing racing

• barrel racing
• harness racing
• racing car
• racing form
• road racing
• slot racing

Rhymes for racing

• basing
• bracing
• casing
• chasing
• facing
• gracing
• lacing
• pacing
• placing
• spacing
• tracing
• debasing