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

It’s followed by the Type 72, which has a Shadow gray and gold design that includes a half Union Jack pattern on the side, just like that of the race car that won seven grand prix between 1977 and 1978. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024

And the racing season was a whirlwind that exposed the team to grand prix events in Saint-Malo, La Baule, and Sainte-Maxime; the transatlantic Route de Terranova; and the Med Max. —Bill Springer, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Drivers will then compete in grand prix qualifying on Saturday afternoon as normal to determine the starting order for Sunday's main event. —Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

While there was widespread agreement from locals that F1 had reduced the level of disruption this year, some remain frustrated about the impact the running of the grand prix has on their day-to-day lives and work. —Luke Smith, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

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