racehorse

American

[reys-hawrs] / ˈreɪsˌhɔrs /

noun

a horse bred or kept for racing, especially in flat races or steeplechases.

racehorse British

/ ˈreɪsˌhɔːs /

noun

a horse specially bred for racing

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Etymology

Origin of racehorse

First recorded in 1620–30; race ¹ + horse

Example Sentences

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Williams took over the family dairy farm as an 18-year-old before moving into racehorse training in 1996.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The Escalade IQ looks like the coffin of a prized racehorse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

English football icon Harry Redknapp recorded his biggest win in over 30 years as a racehorse owner when The Jukebox Man won a thrilling King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Friday.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Dale Romans, a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, has also made waves in the race since entering the primary in November, though no polling has been conducted that includes Romans.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Then she was running all out toward the car, and I had a foot on the accelerator and a foot on the brake, and the Chrysler felt at that moment like a Thoroughbred racehorse.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

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