# racecar

/ˈɹeɪskaɹ/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/racecar
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

a very fast car built for racing on a track, not for normal roads.

For teachers: a high-performance automobile designed specifically for competitive racing on a closed track or course. Distinguished from road cars by specialised aerodynamics, engine tuning, and safety features.

## Examples

- The red racecar speeds around the track.
- The team spends all night fixing the racecar before the final competition on Sunday.
- After months of testing in the wind tunnel, the engineers unveiled a lighter racecar that corners faster without losing stability at high speed.

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