racing

noun

rac·​ing ˈrā-siŋ How to pronounce racing (audio)
: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races

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At the beginning of 2024, HPD became HRC US as Honda sought tighter integration of its global racing efforts. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 In 2018, Ellison cofounded SailGP, a high-speed catamaran racing league that competes around the world and has attracted celebrity backers. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025 The bow-sided square manages to harness its own racing legacy, Steve McQueen et al, while still appearing contemporary in its slightly menacing dark suit. Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025 There is actually a fourth freshman that Keira talked into racing, Charlee Coerper, who will join the Bulldogs team soon now that her club soccer season has ended, giving Ramona five freshman girls and four freshman boys. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racing

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of racing was in 1630

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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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