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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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He said it was a "good experience" for disabled children and adults, particularly those who love motorsports.

From BBC Sep. 5, 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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