drag race

noun

: an acceleration contest between vehicles
drag racer noun
drag racing noun

Examples of drag race in a Sentence

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Nashville police have arrested a man in connection to a drag race turned fatal crash in June on Nolensville Pike. Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 7 Mar. 2024 According to witnesses at his original trial, victim Julian joined a pal, Coron Graham, looking for a drag race the night of the killing, qns.com reported. John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Nov. 2024 She is known for her wig styling ability – with some of her work appearing on drag race alumni Yuri Guy and Flor. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024 Witnesses told police the truck appeared to be drag racing another vehicle prior to losing control. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drag race 

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drag race was in 1947

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“Drag race.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%20race. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

drag race

noun
: a race between two vehicles to see which can accelerate faster
drag racer noun
drag racing noun
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