people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
"some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings"
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
"The anthropologist explained that modern humans are not divided into distinct biological races, but rather represent continuous variations within a single species."
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
"The pilot adjusted the throttle to increase the race over the wing, ensuring there was enough lift for takeoff."
A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins
"The chef sliced a fresh piece of race from the ginger plant to add a spicy kick to the curry."
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics:
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage (compare ethnic group). See Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race.
A rhizome or root, especially of ginger.
In plain English: Race is a group of people who share similar physical traits and ancestry.
"The winners of the race celebrated their victory on the podium."
Usage: Use "race" to refer specifically to groups defined by perceived physical traits and shared ancestry rather than culture alone. Distinguish it from "ethnicity," which emphasizes cultural background, language, or national origin instead of biological characteristics.
move hurridly
"He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"
"The cars raced down the street"
to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
"We are racing to find a cure for AIDS"
To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).
"The old dictionary noted that some archaic texts used 'race' as an obsolete form of 'raze' when describing the leveling of a city's walls."
To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.
Obsolete form of raze.
In plain English: To race means to move or go as fast as you possibly can.
"The children raced down the hill to catch the bus before it left."
A surname.
"His grandmother was born Race, but her family often spelled it Raze on official documents."
The word "race" entered English via Middle English, drawing from Old English and Old Norse roots that originally meant a swift running or violent rush. Its ultimate origin traces back to Proto-Indo-European words describing the act of flowing or rushing.