1
: one that races or is used for racing
2
: any of various active American colubrid snakes (such as genera Coluber and Mastigophis): such as
a
b
Examples of racer in a Sentence
He is a stock car racer.
His horse will be a great racer.
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Don Aronow, a famous designer and speedboat racer, was killed by hitman Robert Young in Miami in 1987.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
First to the Finish offers a fresh perspective on the world of racing, focusing on BSI Team Principal Shea Holbrook, racers Heather Hadley, Sally Mott, and the BSI Racing Team.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Don Aronow, a famous designer and speedboat racer, was killed by hitman Robert Young in Miami in 1987.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
The latest: Chesterfield native Lin O'Neill and businessman Jeff Oakley, former Southside Speedway racers with local ties, are behind Competitive Racing Investments, per a news release.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Racer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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racer
noun
rac·er
ˈrā-sər 
1
: one that races or is used for racing
2
: any of various long swift usually black or bluish American snakes
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