the races

plural noun

: an event at which there is a series of horse races

Let's go to the races this weekend.

Examples of the races in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Queen Camilla attended a day at the races on August 21—and wore a brooch that has long been thought to bring good luck to the royal family. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

The case caught national attention last year due to the races of the suspect and victim. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

Tickets, which cover admission to the races and a track-side viewing area, also include drink samplers. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

The interactions speedway officials had with lawmakers and other officials at the races were minimal, Thompson said. — Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for the races

• atlases
• atpases
• birthplaces
• bookcases
• briefcases
• carcases
• disgraces
• displaces
• embraces
• erases
• replaces
• shoelaces