horse race
noun
a contest of speed among horses that either are ridden by jockeys or pull sulkies and their drivers.
horse races
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pluralof horse race.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Those were the days when court was in session in a county, and people would come together for events like horse races and wrestling, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
She has also attended events such as a watch party for “The White Lotus” and trips to the horse races.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2025
Trevor Denman, whose distinct voice has called horse races in Southern California for more than four decades, announced Thursday he is retiring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025
He treated her to days out at horse races, first-class rail travel and even a helicopter ride.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2023
She turned and added, "When you two grow up, I really hope you become more than horse and jockey, because people lose a lot of money betting on horse races."
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
