racehorse
/ˈreɪshɔːs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈreɪshɔːrs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrās-ˌhȯrs/ (ame, mw)
racehorse — noun
- racehorsesingular
- racehorsesplural
1. Any horse raised specifically to take part in speed races on a track
Any horse raised specifically to take part in speed races on a track
Maeve watched her favourite racehorse thunder down the final stretch at the county track.
collocation: thunder down the stretch
The old racehorse spent his retirement grazing in a sunny field behind the stable.
Renata's family bought a retired racehorse and turned it into a gentle riding companion.
Training a racehorse takes years of patient work with expert handlers and special food.
When the racehorse broke through the starting gate early, the officials stopped the race.
- thoroughbred
refers to a specific breed; often used loosely for any racehorse, though technically not all racehorses are Thoroughbreds
- racer
informal shortening that can also refer to a person, car, or boat
- runner
rare for horses; much more common for people in athletic contexts
用法筆記
Common in discussions of breeding, training, and betting; often shortened to 'horse' in racing contexts when the meaning is clear.