racer
- noun
- /ˈreɪsər/
- This is an impeccably maintained rally racer.
- car racer
- stock car racer
- Formula One racer
Examples
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To a chorus of car horns, the Thin Man's blue racer weaves through the spectator traffic entering the speedway.
Fiction book (2000) -
A pure racer behind the wheel of your car.
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Dennit Racing needs a racer like him.
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The pit repairs his car as Corwin is approached by another racer, also wearing a Red Star racing suit.
Fiction book (2000) -
The new formula in the racing series has made this racer the fastest on the track.
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This sleek racer is specifically designed for high-speed competitions and can reach incredible speeds.
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He bought a high-performance racer to compete in the upcoming championship races.
Synonyms
A very fast car built to compete in events on a track
A very fast car built to race on tracks
A car built to go very fast on tracks in sports competitions
A very fast car made to race on a straight track
Compounds
- Specialized
A fast blue-green snake from parts of the United States that is not poisonous
How Fast
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Morphology
Etymology
Racer comes from race ('a competition of speed') and the ending -er ('one or something that does it'), so it can mean a thing made for racing. That's why a fast car built to compete is called a racer.