racer

noun
UK: /ˈreɪ.sər/
US: /ˈreɪ.sɚ/

  1. A person who races, especially in a sport.

    1. The racer was very fast.
    2. The experienced racer knew the course and was confident of winning the competition.

  2. A vehicle designed for racing.

    1. He drives a fast racer.
    2. The sleek racer sped around the track, a blur of color and speed.

Synonyms

competitor contestant driver
racer intransitive-verb

  1. To participate in a race.

    1. I like to racer sometimes.
    2. He plans to racer in the upcoming marathon despite his recent injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "racer" in English means: A person who races, especially in a sport., A vehicle designed for racing..

The phonetic transcription of "racer" is /ˈreɪ.sər/ in British English and /ˈreɪ.sɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "racer": competitor, contestant, driver.

Example usage of "racer": "The racer was very fast.". More examples on the page.