racecar
Americannoun
Usage
What is a racecar? A racecar is a car designed to race at high speeds, as in Callie, who dreamed of driving racecars as a child, is a professional racecar driver in France. Racecar is a general name used to describe a wide variety of motor vehicles designed for racing. One of the most well-known types of racecars is the Formula One (F1) car, which is a one-seat, slim car raced on an open track. Other types of racecars include the stock car and the dragster. Example: That green racecar sounded like it was about to break down.
Etymology
Origin of racecar
Example Sentences
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Incidentally, Garner did his own stunts, bum knees and all, and was a racecar driver in real life.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
As the camera revolves around the action, it can feel like players are in a Formula 1 racecar driven by Akira Kurosawa.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024
“When I read that, I was like ‘OK, this is not a story just about a racecar driver,'” Brownson told The Associated Press.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024
Vasarhelyi laughed that if “Life of Pi” gave Miranda a Formula One racecar, their film could only get him roller skates.
From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2023
A few years ago, in an uncharacteristic burst of after-school special inspiration, my father planned a daddy-daughter day for us that included mini-golf, McDonald’s, and a documentary about a racecar driver.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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