plural grand prix also grands prix ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē(z) How to pronounce grand prix (audio)
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

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Those that love to be the red flag wavers walking in front of progress will not be employed to do so because the fastest car in this race wins the geopolitical grand prix and the hegemony cup. Clem Chambers, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Made from 1935-1938, it was designed to win races, scoring numerous grand prix victories, including 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, and the Targa Florio. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 Teams can repair crash damage before the grand prix but can’t swap out the whole chassis. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024 The addition of two grand prix events helped Formula 1 to an all-time high in revenue during a second quarter, the company said in an earnings report. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand prix 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of grand prix was in 1899

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“Grand prix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20prix. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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