Word
racehorse
Phoneticsrace·horse, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹeɪsˌhɔɹs/
UK/ɹˈeɪshɔːs/
Definition
n. a horse that is trained to run in races. These horses are usually very fast and have a special look because they are bred for speed.
n. a horse specifically bred and trained for competitive racing. Often refers to thoroughbreds, which are the most common breed in professional horse racing.
Examples
“The racehorse won the first prize at the local track.”
“The owner spent years training the young racehorse to prepare it for the national championship.”
“While some racehorses are retired from the track, many are bred specifically for their genetic potential to excel in high-stakes competitions.”
Examples
simple
“The racehorse won the first prize at the local track.”
contextual
“The owner spent years training the young racehorse to prepare it for the national championship.”
complex
“While some racehorses are retired from the track, many are bred specifically for their genetic potential to excel in high-stakes competitions.”
Etymology
From race + horse.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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