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

Based on the book, by Laura Hillenbrand, about the racehorse that captivated the country during the Great Depression.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

"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

He has also treated himself to a new car and is planning a bucket list holiday, while also considering buying a share of a racehorse to make going to the races "even more special".

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026

There were some heavy farm horses grazing in the meadows and often a racehorse mare out to grass with her foal.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall