Footrace: meaning, definitions and examples
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footrace
[ ˈfʊtˌreɪs ]
sports competition
A footrace is a competition in which participants run a certain distance on foot. It can vary in distance, ranging from sprints to long-distance races. Footraces are commonly organized for various purposes, including athletic competition, fundraising, and community engagement. They may take place on tracks, roads, or trails, and often attract both amateur and professional runners. The type of footrace can include marathons, sprints, relays, and obstacle races.
Synonyms
competition, race, run.
Examples of usage
- She trained for months to prepare for the upcoming footrace.
- The annual footrace drew participants from around the country.
- He won first place in the local footrace last weekend.
Translations
Translations of the word "footrace" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corrida de pé
🇮🇳 पैर दौड़
🇩🇪 Fußrennen
🇮🇩 perlombaan lari
🇺🇦 біг на дистанцію
🇵🇱 bieg na nogach
🇯🇵 足競走
🇫🇷 course à pied
🇪🇸 carrera a pie
🇹🇷 ayak yarışı
🇰🇷 발 경주
🇸🇦 سباق القدم
🇨🇿 běh na nohou
🇸🇰 beh na nohách
🇨🇳 徒步比赛
🇸🇮 tek na nogah
🇮🇸 fótakeppni
🇰🇿 аяқ жарысы
🇬🇪 ფეხის რბოლა
🇦🇿 ayaq yarışı
🇲🇽 carrera a pie
Etymology
The word 'footrace' originates from the combination of 'foot' and 'race'. The term 'foot' has roots in the Old English word 'fōt', which is akin to other Germanic languages that also have similar terms. The concept of racing on foot has been present since ancient times, with events recorded in Greek and Roman history. The word 'race' comes from the Middle English 'rasen', which is derived from the Old French 'racer', meaning to run swiftly. Thus, 'footrace' literally describes the act of racing while running, distinguishing it from other forms of racing such as cycling or motor racing. The tradition of footraces can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they were an essential part of athletic competitions, including the Olympics.