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

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

Since 1996, organizers said the races have raised nearly $300,000 for the animal shelter. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

But none of the races have earned the sustained attention, or the money, of the Democratic primary for governor. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 30 June 2026

Though the races here will stop, simulcasts of racing from other tracks will continue on those banks of TVs through Labor Day. — Henry Kornaros, Curbed, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for the races

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