grand prix

grand Gon·court

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [grand gawn-koor]
- /grænd gɔ̃ˈkur/
- /ɡrænd priː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grand gawn-koor]
- /grænd gɔ̃ˈkur/

Definitions of grand prix words

noun plural grand prix (sometimes lowercase) any of various major automobile races over a long, arduous course, especially an international car race held each year over the same course. 1
noun grand prix Formula 1 motor-racing competition 1
noun grand prix title of a major competition 1
countable noun grand prix A Grand Prix is one of a series of races for very powerful racing cars; also used sometimes in the names of competitions in other sports. 0
noun grand prix any of a series of formula motor races held to determine the annual Drivers' World Championship 0
noun grand prix (as modifier) 0

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Origin of grand prix

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < French: grand prize

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grand prix popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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