noun
pacer
Pacer (noun) means someone or something that sets the pace, especially in a race. Example: “The elite runner served as a pacer for the marathon's early miles.”
noun
1
Someone or something that sets the pace, especially in a race.
"The elite runner served as a pacer for the marathon's early miles."
2
A horse trained to move both legs on one side together, a gait used in harness racing.
"The pacer pulled ahead in the final stretch of the race."
How to use pacer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or a horse) that sets the speed for a race, or leads at a controlled pace.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pacers
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The elite runner served as a _____ for the marathon's early miles.
Etymology
From "pace" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “pacer” mean?
The word “pacer” means someone or something that sets the pace, especially in a race. In plain terms, someone (or a horse) that sets the speed for a race, or leads at a controlled pace.
How do you use “pacer” in a sentence?
Here is “pacer” used in a sentence: “The elite runner served as a pacer for the marathon's early miles.”
What part of speech is “pacer”?
“Pacer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pacer” have?
“Pacer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that sets the pace, especially in a race.
