horserace
/ˈhɔːrsˌreɪs/
noun
- A competition in which horses ridden by jockeys race around a track, and people often bet on the outcome.
- She placed a small bet on her favorite horserace.
- We went to the horserace at the fairgrounds last Saturday.
- The horserace was exciting, with the winner crossing the line by a nose.
- Figuratively, a close competition between two or more people or groups, especially in politics or business.
- The election turned into a horserace between the two candidates.
- The championship game was a horserace, with the lead changing several times.
- The sales contest was a real horserace until the final day.
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