drag race

noun

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

Examples of drag race in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Silicon Valley’s reaction has bite, and the outcome has been an encryption drag race that has top government officials panicking. Jane Harman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015 In a drag race with a Lotus Elise, Clarkson was impressed by the Roadster’s speed. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024 The affair, set to be filled with muscle cars, drag races, and live performances from various artists, was ended early due to the shooting, leaving the rapper to take his talents elsewhere in the midwestern city. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 12 Aug. 2024 Rushton said Hudson chose to drag race, chose to flee, and chose to drive in a reckless manner that ended in tragedy. Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for drag race 

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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 2 Oct. 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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