Race

/reɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A competition of speed, where individuals or teams move rapidly to reach a goal.

The horse race attracted a large crowd of spectators.

A group of people identified by shared physical or social qualities.

She was proud of her heritage and the history of her race.

A category or group within a biological classification.

The scientists studied the different races of the species.

verb

To compete in a race.

They decided to race each other to the top of the hill.

To move quickly; to hurry.

I had to race to catch the bus this morning.

Derived from Middle French 'race' meaning lineage or stock.

rat race

A frustrating or tiring competition, typically in a work environment.

race against time

A situation where you must hurry to achieve something before a deadline.

race to the bottom

A situation where competition leads to lower standards.

ethnicity

A category of people who identify with each other based on shared cultural or ancestral traits.

competition

A contest or rivalry between individuals or groups.

To race someone or something informally.

Let's race to that tree!

To drive very fast, as in street racing.

He likes to race his car on the weekends.