race

Definition

  • noun: a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc., to see which one is fastest
  • noun: the act of running
  • verb: to compete in a race
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: raze, root, breed

Examples

  • The drivers 'raced' [='revved'] their engines while waiting at the starting line.

  • The company does not discriminate on grounds of 'race', age, sex, or religion.

  • The election is sure to become a 'horse race' by early summer.

Movie quotes

  • (..) No, that's too much. There you go. Good grip. Nathaniel Messinger. Glutton, hedonist... former celestial body, recent addition to the human race. I don't believe you. MESSINGER: You want proof? MESSINGER: You hang out at a library. (..)
    1998 City of Angels