Racing
|rac-ing|
/ˈreɪ.sɪŋ/
(race)
competition or group
Etymology
'race' (sense of contest of speed) originates from Old Norse 'ras' meaning 'a rush, running'.
'ras' from Old Norse passed into Middle English and early Modern English as 'rase'/'race', developing into the modern English 'race' used for contests of speed.
Initially, it meant 'a rush or running'; over time it came to mean specifically 'a contest to determine who is fastest.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the sport or activity of competing to see who is fastest, often involving vehicles or animals.
Racing attracts fans from many countries.
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Noun 2
the act or process of moving very fast.
Racing down the hill, the cyclists reached high speeds.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'race': taking part in a race, moving or running very quickly, or competing.
Racing for the finish line, she gave everything she had.
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Adjective 1
designed for or used in races; very fast.
Racing cars use specialized tires and engines.
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Last updated: 2026/01/16 16:05