racehorse

American  

[reys-hawrs] / ˈreɪsˌhɔrs /

noun

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

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racehorse British  

/ ˈreɪsˌhɔːs /

noun

1. 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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racehorse

"We want something sort of like a racehorse, a little bit high strung, a little bit forward -- something that's got a heart, that's going to run."

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

Showhouses are always extravagant, and this year’s event takes place inside the 8,000-square-foot former home of Clara Baldwin Stocker, daughter of land investor and racehorse breeder Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026

In his biography of Crump, Mark Shrager notes that “male riders with winning percentages comparable to Diane’s were in great demand by racehorse owners and trainers.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

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

“Devon Loch was a racehorse owned by Queen Elizabeth, and he was about to win the Grand National,” he said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti