pacer
noun
a person or thing that paces.
pacers
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pluralof pacer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As a left-handed opener, right-arm pacers bowling from round the wicket pose an immediate threat to Gay with the new ball.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Hazlewood joins captain Pat Cummins on the sidelines, two-thirds of Australia's big three pacers absent from the series opener at Optus Stadium.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
Each of the four major marathons Kipchoge has won—Berlin, Chicago, London and Tokyo—allow for pacers who can help elite runners lock into a groove and conserve energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
Back in February, a scientific study suggested Kipyegon could run a 3:59.37 minute mile, as long as she had perfect drafting from pacers.
From Slate ● Jun. 28, 2025
The pacers went the first quarter in 30 3/4 seconds, but slowed some in the back stretch.
From Jimmie Moore of Bucktown by Melvin Earnest Trotter
