racehorse

noun

race·​horse ˈrās-ˌhȯrs How to pronounce racehorse (audio)
: a horse bred or kept for racing

Examples of racehorse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After a thorough tour of the museum, equestrian aficionados can come face-to-face with retired racehorses during a trip up to TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall, a sprawling estate that’s been serving as a crucial haven for elderly horses since 2021. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Champion racehorses from these locations have won at races across the U.K. and around the world. Melissa Girimonte, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2023 My Elusive Dream, a Thoroughbred racehorse, is now living her dream life — all thanks to PETA! Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024 Queen Elizabeth owned many racehorses, producing an impressive 24 winners at Ascot. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023 According to the brand, Never Say Die was named after a racehorse born on co-founder Pat Madden’s family farm in Kentucky in the 1950s. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2023 Jokic, too big to ride horses at 6-foot-11 and 284 pounds, is still passionate enough to train racehorses and has had a lifelong love of being around them. Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023 Cody Dorman, who inspired the name of the racehorse Cody’s Wish, died Sunday, a day after the horse won at the Breeders’ Cup. Victor Mather, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023 The caterpillars are usually plucked out of trees in the days before the race and given names, like racehorses. Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racehorse was circa 1626

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“Racehorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racehorse. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

racehorse

noun
race·​horse ˈrās-ˌhȯ(ə)rs How to pronounce racehorse (audio)
: a horse bred or kept for racing

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