Horserace
noun
A sport in which horses compete against each other to see which can run the fastest.
The horserace was thrilling, with the horses running neck and neck.
Often appears as...
- place a bet on a horserace
- horserace results
Usage tips
Neutral
race track, racing event, thoroughbred race
noun
A contest of speed between horses, often held on a racetrack, where spectators bet on the outcome.
She attended the horserace and enjoyed the lively atmosphere.
Often appears as...
- watch a horserace
- participate in a horserace
Usage tips
Neutral
betting on horseracing, horseracing culture, horse racing events
noun
A sport in which horses compete against each other to see which can run the fastest.
The horserace was thrilling, with the horses running neck and neck.
Often appears as...
- place a bet on a horserace
- horserace results
Usage tips
Neutral
race track, racing event, thoroughbred race
noun
A contest of speed between horses, often held on a racetrack, where spectators bet on the outcome.
She attended the horserace and enjoyed the lively atmosphere.
Often appears as...
- watch a horserace
- participate in a horserace
Usage tips
Neutral
betting on horseracing, horseracing culture, horse racing events
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
When used in a figurative context, it often represents competition in areas like politics or business.
In the current election, it feels like a horserace between the two candidates.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Horseracing has a rich history and is often associated with social events.
Many people enjoy watching the Derby as a tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Avoid confusing 'horserace' with 'horse race'; the two terms are interchangeable but in different contexts.
In academic writing, prefer 'horse racing' instead of the informal 'horserace'.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
When used in a figurative context, it often represents competition in areas like politics or business.
In the current election, it feels like a horserace between the two candidates.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Horseracing has a rich history and is often associated with social events.
Many people enjoy watching the Derby as a tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Avoid confusing 'horserace' with 'horse race'; the two terms are interchangeable but in different contexts.
In academic writing, prefer 'horse racing' instead of the informal 'horserace'.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
When used in a figurative context, it often represents competition in areas like politics or business.
In the current election, it feels like a horserace between the two candidates.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Horseracing has a rich history and is often associated with social events.
Many people enjoy watching the Derby as a tradition.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Avoid confusing 'horserace' with 'horse race'; the two terms are interchangeable but in different contexts.
In academic writing, prefer 'horse racing' instead of the informal 'horserace'.
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