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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Since its ’22 arrival, the Gen 7 car has created tighter racing and parity at the expense of regular trips to Victory Lane. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025 This year's Daytona 500 marks a special return for Johnson, who has participated minimally in racing since stepping down. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025 Check them all out below, including a top-of-the-line Logitech racing wheel that puts players right inside their favorite driving games, a display-worthy Lego Pac-Man arcade cabinet, and a new Atari console that plays the company’s vintage cartridges through an HDMI input. Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 Ron had a passion for classic cars, snowmobiles and racing. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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