racer

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a car, bicycle, or animal (like a horse) that is specially bred or built for racing.

n. a vehicle or animal designed, bred, or maintained specifically for competitive racing.

“He spent all his savings on a sleek new racer for the upcoming cycling season.”

“The team spent months fine-tuning the engine of their primary racer to ensure peak performance during the endurance event.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal

n. a video game where you drive cars or other vehicles to win a race.

n. a video game belonging to the racing genre.

“My brother spends every weekend playing a futuristic racer on his console.”

“Critics praised the new arcade racer for its realistic physics engine and diverse selection of customizable vehicles.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a fast-moving snake found in North and Central America.

n. any of several fast-moving colubrid snakes, especially those of the genus Coluber.

“We saw a black racer disappear quickly into the tall grass.”

“The North American racer is known for its impressive speed and agility when navigating through dense underbrush to escape predators.”