races

ra-ces · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of race; competitions of speed between runners, horses, vehicles, etc.

  2. 2.

    Plural of race; the major groupings of humanity distinguished by physical characteristics.

  3. 3.

    (the races) A series of horse races at a fixed time on a set course.

Related words

See also: competition, ethnicity, race
Synonyms: competitions, contests, ethnicities

Etymology

Plural of race, from Old Norse ras (running) and Old French rasse (breed).