horse-race

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hawrs reys]
- /hɔrs reɪs/
- /hɔːs reɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrs reys]
- /hɔrs reɪs/

Definitions of horse-race word

noun horse-race a contest of speed among horses that either are ridden by jockeys or pull sulkies and their drivers. 1
noun horse-race any formidable contest or competition: The primary election is expected to be a horse race among four opponents. 1
noun horse-race attributive form of horse race. 0

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Parts of speech for Horse-race

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horse-race popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.