1
: one that races or is used for racing
2
: any of various active American colubrid snakes (such as genera Coluber and Mastigophis): such as
a
b
Examples of racer in a Sentence
He is a stock car racer.
His horse will be a great racer.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2025
This model was designed in collaboration with a pro racer who needed extra room for her bunions, Kaufman says.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 23 July 2025
The man jumped a barricade near the finish line and ran toward the racers, reportedly shouting objections to Israel's participation and carrying unidentified items.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
The Olympic medal-winning ski racer attended the 2025 ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, and went daring with her choice of red carpet attire.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 July 2025
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“Racer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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racer
noun
rac·er
ˈrā-sər 
1
: one that races or is used for racing
2
: any of various long swift usually black or bluish American snakes
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