Grand Prix

[grahn pree]

noun

plural

Grand Prix, Grands Prix, Grand Prixes. 

1. (sometimes lowercase),  any of various major automobile races over a long, arduous course, especially an international car race held each year over the same course.

Grand Prix

/ ɡrɑ̃ pri /

noun

1. 1. any of a series of formula motor races held to determine the annual Drivers' World Championship

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Grand Prix car

2. horse racing a race for three-year-old horses run at Maisons Lafitte near Paris

3. a very important competitive event in various other sports, such as athletics, snooker, or powerboating

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grand Prix¹

1905–10; < French: grand prize

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grand Prix¹

French: great prize

Example Sentences

The 51-year-old was fired as Red Bull team principal after the British Grand Prix in July.

From BBC

Championship leader Oscar Piastri says he learned "lessons on risk" for the rest of the season after his poor weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

From BBC

The Singapore Grand Prix marks the first time a race has been designated as a heat hazard under a new rule that was introduced this year.

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It's the original Formula 1 night race in two weeks with the Singapore Grand Prix on the streets of Marina Bay, from 3-5 October.

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As the winner of the Grand Prix, Sentimental Value was one of the breakout hits at Cannes this year.

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