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Definition of racecar

racecar

/ˈreɪsˌkɑːr/
race · car
Plural:racecars
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racecar Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An automobile built or heavily modified primarily for competing in motorsport races.

Example

"The mechanics worked frantically in the pit lane to change the tires on the racecar before the final lap."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

rabies
raccoon
race
racecar
racecourse
racegoer
racehorse

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound word originating in the early 20th century from 'race' (from Old Norse 'rás') and 'car' (from Latin 'carrus'). It is also notable in English as a standard example of a palindrome.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Racecar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/racecar
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