Word
karting
Phoneticskart·ing
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a racing sport where you drive small, low cars called karts around a track.
n. competitive racing of small, open four-wheeled vehicles known as karts on scaled-down circuits. Often serves as entry-level training for professional motorsport.
Examples
“They try karting for the first time today.”
“The kids spend Saturday afternoon karting at the indoor track near the mall.”
“After a season of competitive karting on tight club circuits, she developed the braking precision that later impressed her senior racing team.”
Examples
simple
“They try karting for the first time today.”
contextual
“The kids spend Saturday afternoon karting at the indoor track near the mall.”
complex
“After a season of competitive karting on tight club circuits, she developed the braking precision that later impressed her senior racing team.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “karting” in context.
Verb
01. compete in karting
“She competes in karting at national level every summer.”
verb + prep + noun
02. get into karting
“He got into karting through his older brother who races.”
verb + prep + noun
03. go karting
“Let's go karting on Saturday to celebrate your birthday.”
verb + noun
04. karting costs
“Karting costs less than most other motorsports per season.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. competitive karting
“He moved from rental karts to competitive karting last year.”
adj + noun
06. indoor karting
“We tried indoor karting last weekend when it was raining.”
adj + noun
07. junior karting
“My son started junior karting when he was eight years old.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. karting club
“He joined a local karting club to improve his lap times.”
noun + noun
09. karting race
“She won her first karting race last month.”
noun + noun
10. book a karting session
“You should book a karting session online in advance.”
11. go karting with friends
“We went karting with friends for my brother's birthday.”
12. have a go at karting
“Everyone should have a go at karting at least once.”
Real-World Examples
“A Kent karting circuit where Lewis Hamilton began his racing career is hosting a 24-hour race.” “The Dutchman took just 14 laps and 35 minutes to scythe through a field of 100 competitors at Red Bull’s "Max vs. 100" karting challenge at Britain’s Silverstone last week.” “The FIA said it focuses the majority of its efforts at the grassroots level, where it has initiatives aimed at lowering barriers to entry, and launched a global karting plan in 2024 which includes 'Arrive and Drive' competitions where drivers compete in standardised, leased karts.” Etymology
From kart + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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