Horserace - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A horserace is a competitive event where horses and riders race to finish first. It is also used metaphorically to describe any close contest, such as in politics or sports.
Definition:
A competitive event where horses and riders race to the finish line.
Synonyms:
horse racing, equestrian race, turf event, derby
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
non-competition, walk
Common Collocations:
close horserace, exciting horserace, annual horserace, betting on a horserace
Derivatives:
horseracing, horseracer
Usage Tips:
Use "horserace" to describe competitive horse events; avoid for casual riding or non-competitive contexts.
Common Phrases:
neck and neck, down to the wire, dark horse
Etymology:
Derived from "horse" (Old English *hors*) + "race" (Old Norse *rás*), meaning a contest of speed.
Examples:
- 1. The horserace attracted thousands of spectators.
- 2. She bet on the winning horse in the horserace.
- 3. The annual horserace is held every spring.
- 4. The jockey trained hard for the big horserace.