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racehorse

Racehorse (noun) means a horse specially bred and trained to compete in races. Example: “The racehorse cleared the final fence with room to spare.”

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A horse specially bred and trained to compete in races.
"The racehorse cleared the final fence with room to spare."

How to use racehorse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA horse bred and trained specifically for racing.

Common pairings
thoroughbred racehorse retired racehorse

Word forms

racehorses plural

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The _____ cleared the final fence with room to spare.

Etymology

A straightforward compound of "race" and "horse."

bangtail race horse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “racehorse” mean?

The word “racehorse” means a horse specially bred and trained to compete in races. In plain terms, a horse bred and trained specifically for racing.

How do you use “racehorse” in a sentence?

Here is “racehorse” used in a sentence: “The racehorse cleared the final fence with room to spare.”

What part of speech is “racehorse”?

“Racehorse” is a noun.

What is the meaning of racehorse?

"racehorse" (noun) means a horse specially bred and trained to compete in races.

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