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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Drive to Survive has been credited with bringing the sport of Formula One to a whole new fanbase, but one longtime admirer of motor racing complains that the drivers themselves have become more boring as a result. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025 Not so nerve-jangling Some people feel shaky or experience a racing heart after coffee. Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025 From a child’s first off-road bike experience to professional-level racing, the company offers a complete riding progression system that is safer, easier, and more exhilarating than ever. New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025 Other researchers have shown AI's potential for improving robots' ability to do everything from package sorting to drone racing. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racing

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Apr. 2025.

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