noun
racing
RAY-sihng
noun
1
The sport or activity of competing in races.
"He got into horse racing after visiting the track with his father."
"Formula One racing draws huge crowds every season."
How to Use Racing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe general sport of taking part in races, whether on foot, on horseback, or in vehicles.
Common pairings
horse racing
car racing
racing circuit
Word Forms
racings plural
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Etymology
Formed from "race" plus the suffix "-ing."