relay race
noun
a race between two or more teams of contestants, each contestant being relieved by a teammate after running part of the distance.
relay races
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pluralof relay race.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The novel spares none of the details of this formative excursion, winningly capturing the singalongs and relay races, the mountain hikes and mess-hall protocols.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The kids then break into groups and run relay races around small orange cones, learning teamwork and cooperation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
She focuses on sprints – short, fast races, running distances of 100, 200, and 400 meters, including relay races.
From NewsForKids.net ● Sep. 8, 2022
The 27-year-old intends to compete in four events external-link for England in Birmingham, having entered the men's 50m and 100m breaststroke, and two relay races.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2022
But because we were also training for relay races, Coach had to figure out how to combine both endurance and relay into the same workout.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
