racehorse

[ reys-hawrs ]

noun

1. a horse bred or kept for racing, race, especially in flat races race or steeplechases.

racehorse

/ ˈreɪsˌhɔːs /

noun

1. a horse specially bred for racing

Word History and Origins

Origin of racehorse¹

First recorded in 1620–30; race ¹ + horse

Example Sentences

One player sold a stable full of racehorses for $252,000, per The New York Times, while another made $125,000 for a single racehorse.

From Digiday

One of her studies is comparing the hearts of human marathon runners with those of racehorses.

From Science News For Students

Harry talked about the racehorse which he part-owns, named Usain Colt.

From The Daily Beast

Her husband, the racehorse trainer Charlie Brooks, will be charged as well, along with four others.

From The Daily Beast

The landowner and racehorse breeder and his artist wife, Gemma, are close friends of the Middleton family.

From The Daily Beast

Every man on board had to work at racehorse speed, for the captain was always on the alert.

From Project Gutenberg

His shapely body, his slim hands and feet, his lithe active strength, suggested a racehorse perfection.

From Project Gutenberg

Men are very easily put off or frightened; a racehorse isnt in it with them.

From Project Gutenberg

The forester pats the sides of his favourite tree, as a breeder might that of his favourite racehorse.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he turned and rushed towards the city, swift as a racehorse whirls a chariot across the plain.

From Project Gutenberg