Grand Prix

American  

[grahn pree] / grɑ̃ ˈpri /

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.

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Grand Prix British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of Grand Prix

1905–10; < French: grand prize

Example Sentences

The Ferret has had a good 2025, reaching the final of the Masters and last four of the UK Open, World Matchplay and World Grand Prix to show he is consistent on the big stage.

From BBC

He has won five major titles, including the World Matchplay to complete darts' triple crown, as well as the UK Open, Grand Slam of Darts and World Grand Prix.

From BBC

The kingdom also began hosting the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Formula One race in the coastal city of Jeddah in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company was going to introduce Formula 1 Grand Prix racing to the U.S.

From Barron's

Belgium's Mike de Decker, the world number 18 and 2024 World Grand Prix champion, complained on Instagram about the boos after he was beaten in the first round by unranked Kenyan David Munyua.

From BBC