Word
racing
Phoneticsrac·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈeɪsɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the sport of competing in races to see who is the fastest.
n. the competitive sport of participating in races, particularly involving horses, motor vehicles, or athletes.
Examples
“Horse racing is a very popular sport in many countries.”
“The city closes several main streets every summer to host professional bicycle racing.”
“Advancements in automotive engineering are frequently driven by the high-stakes environment of professional racing, where marginal gains in aerodynamics can determine the season's victor.”
Examples
simple
“Horse racing is a very popular sport in many countries.”
contextual
“The city closes several main streets every summer to host professional bicycle racing.”
complex
“Advancements in automotive engineering are frequently driven by the high-stakes environment of professional racing, where marginal gains in aerodynamics can determine the season's victor.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “racing” in context.
Verb
01. go horse racing
“We decided to go horse racing at the local track last Saturday.”
verb + noun
02. stop the racing
“The officials had to stop the racing because the rain made the track too dangerous.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. competitive racing
“Competitive racing requires a lot of discipline and expensive equipment.”
adj + noun
04. professional racing
“He dreams of entering the world of professional racing one day.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. racing bike
“She bought a lightweight racing bike to prepare for the triathlon.”
noun + noun
06. racing car
“They spent all weekend working on the engine of their new racing car.”
noun + noun
07. racing driver
“The racing driver took the corner at a very high speed.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. into racing
“My brother has really got into racing since he bought his first sports car.”
prep + noun
Etymology
By surface analysis, race + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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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.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
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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