Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

races

Pronunciation: [ˈreɪsɪz]

Word

Learn how to use races in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a competition where people or animals try to see who can go the fastest over a certain distance. In a race, everyone starts at the same point and runs, swims, or rides to a finish line.

Example

The children had a lot of fun in the race at the school sports day.

Example

Unfortunately, no one showed up for the planned bike race, so it was canceled.

Example

Who won the race at the park yesterday?

Context: “identity”

(noun) a group of people who share similar physical characteristics and cultural traits. For example, people from the same country or with similar skin color might belong to the same race.

Example

People from different races can learn a lot from each other.

Example

Racism can hurt people from all races and should not be tolerated.

Example

What are some different races in the world?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to take part in a race or to move quickly in order to win. When you race, you're trying to be the fastest, whether it's running, swimming, or driving.

Example

She races her friends every Saturday at the track.

Example

He does not race in competitions, as he prefers to jog peacefully.

Example

Do you want to race to the finish line?

How to pronounce races

Pronunciation: [ˈreɪsɪz]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s