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racer

noun

Simple meaning

An animal that races.

Pronunciation

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rayser

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ˈɹeɪsɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. An animal that races

  2. A person who participates in races, especially an athlete.

  3. Agent noun of race: one that races or is used for racing.

  4. A vehicle (or other device) used for, or designed specifically for, racing.

  5. Someone who drives racing cars at high speeds

  6. A racing pigeon.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “The professional racer trained intensely for the upcoming championship competition.”

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drag racerblue racerbarrel racerbicycle racerspeed racerroad racercar racerski racer

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  • striped racernounCompound term

    A whipsnake of scrublands and rocky hillsides.

  • blue racernounCompound term

    Bluish-green blacksnake found from Ohio to Texas.

  • black racernounCompound term

    Blackish racer of the eastern United States that grows to six feet.

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