noun
racing
Competing to move or finish faster than others.
Bicycle racing requires speed, stamina, and smart decisions on the course.
Etymology
Race names a contest of speed. The activity ending describes participation in that contest to arrive or finish ahead of others.
More examples
- She takes part in sailboat racing every summer.
- Horse racing draws a large crowd to the track.
- He retires from competitive racing after ten successful seasons.
Forms
racing
race verb — Compete to move or finish fastest.
racer noun — A person or vehicle competing in races.
Similar words
- competition
- Includes contests decided by skill or points, not just speed.
- race
- Names one speed contest rather than the activity in general.