grand prix

noun

ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē  ˈgrän-ˈprē 

plural grand prix also grands prix ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē(z) 

ˈgrän-ˈprē(z)

often capitalized G&P, often attributive

1

: the highest level of international equestrian competition

also : a contest at this level

2

: one of a series of international formula car races

also : a high-level competition in another sport (such as sailing) that is often part of a series

Examples of grand prix in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Team Lotus also gained access to Honda's engines in 1987, winning two grands prix that year. —Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025

Now, in an about face, when the first grand prix is held on March 16 in Australia, only Aston Martin and McLaren will race with the same two teammates. —Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025

Verstappen’s resilience pays off Verstappen had to battle more later in the year, failing to win a grand prix in 10-race weekends. —Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024

Most former Grand Prix bikes that reach auction have a racing provenance, but this one is an absolute unicorn – a grand prix racing bike untouched from new, with spares. —Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French Grand Prix de Paris, an international horse race established 1863, literally, grand prize of Paris

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grand prix

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy