racehorse

noun

race·​horse ˈrās-ˌhȯrs How to pronounce racehorse (audio)
: a horse bred or kept for racing

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Snap Decision began his career as a solid enough racehorse, running for Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey on tracks in New York and Florida. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2025 There's an entire section that dictates how to depreciate a racehorse over three years (true story), but try finding a simple explanation of whether your crypto losses offset your W-2 income. Darren T. Case, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 This felt like a Miami Heat season looking for a way to end, to be over, to be put out of its misery like a crippled racehorse humanely put down. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025 Each is a two-hour, full-service affair complete with dedicated waitstaff and a champagne service that flows faster than a racehorse at the starting gate. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racehorse

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racehorse was circa 1626

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“Racehorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racehorse. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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racehorse

noun
race·​horse ˈrās-ˌhȯ(ə)rs How to pronounce racehorse (audio)
: a horse bred or kept for racing

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