racer

[ rey-ser ]

noun

1. a person, animal, or thing that races race or takes part in a race, as a racehorse, bicycle, yacht, etc.
2. anything having great speed.
3. racing skate.
4. a turntable on which a heavy gun is turned.
5. any of several slender, active snakes of the genera Coluber and Masticophis.

racer

/ ˈreɪsə /

noun

1. a person, animal, or machine that races
2. a turntable used to traverse a heavy gun
3. any of several long slender nonvenomous North American snakes of the colubrid genus Coluber and related genera, such as C. lateralis ( striped racer )

Other Words From

• mini·racer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of racer¹

First recorded in 1640–50; race ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“There was a delay in response because all the street racers were blocking the intersection and nearby streets,” Sutter said.

From Los Angeles Times

He "always went to the pit to fist bump his heroes, local racers Harry and Sam McGurk", his parents said.

From BBC

"Adrian is a racer and one of the most competitive people I have ever met. He quickly understood what we are trying to achieve. We mean business - and so does he."

From BBC

Cashmore came third after being given a one-minute penalty for a "drafting violation" - entering the slipstream of a racer in front, without intending to overtake.

From BBC

Tim Brooking was healthy and fit - a former pole vaulter and bobsleigh racer, who competed for Britain and whose cousin was former England footballer Sir Trevor Brooking.

From BBC

Related Words

• marathoner
• runner
• sprinter