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motorsports

American  
[moh-ter-spawrts, -spohrts] / ˈmoʊ tərˌspɔrts, -ˌspoʊrts /

plural noun

  1. competitions, especially races, involving motor vehicles, as automobiles, motorboats, or motorcycles.


Etymology

Origin of motorsports

motor + sports

Example Sentences

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The two plan to transform one of America’s most historic racetracks into a world-class motorsports hub—and the latest opportunity for high-income car aficionados to spend their cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The company’s marine and motorsports business facilities already moved to Kennesaw in 1999 and 2019, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

One was a veteran technical chief, the person responsible for designing a miracle of engineering, a rocket on wheels capable of competing at the very pinnacle of motorsports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia has been building multiple leisure and entertainment attractions, including Qiddiya near Riyadh, billed as an "entertainment city" of theme parks and a motorsports racetrack.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Rosie Davies was awarded £6,000 in unpaid wages and breach of contract at an employment tribunal after she lost her job in motorsports.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

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