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

But Albert Park, which hosts the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on 8 March, is an energy-starved circuit, and lift and coast and super clip are expected to be needed extensively, even in qualifying.

From BBC

He learned about Red Bull's decision to promote him to their second team at last year's Qatar Grand Prix, where he was competing in the penultimate round of the Formula 2 championship.

From BBC

Bryant said one trip the prince made to Bahrain coincided with the Formula One Grand Prix there.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, Liu won the world title on home ice in Boston, and she took the Grand Prix Final championship in December, right before the one competition every four years when most Americans pay attention.

From The Wall Street Journal

I don’t think I could answer this without mentioning the Australian Grand Prix.

From The Wall Street Journal