Definition

Noun: - A competition of speed between ancient chariots: A "chariot race" specifically refers to a contest, popular in ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome, where light, two-wheeled vehicles (chariots) pulled by horses were driven at high speed around a track or arena.

Usage

• The primary and only meaning of this compound noun is to denote the historical sporting event.
• It is used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in historical or fictional contexts related to antiquity.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe any fiercely competitive and chaotic situation, though this is a stylistic extension, not the core definition.
  • The morning commute turned into a veritable chariot race on the highways.

Variants and Related Words

• Chariot (n): The two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in such races and in warfare.
• Charioteer (n): The driver of a chariot.
• Race (n): A competition of speed.

Synonyms

• Chariot racing: (The activity or sport in general).
• No direct single-word synonyms exist for this specific compound term.

Related Idioms

• To win the chariot race: While not a fixed idiom, this phrase can be used literally or figuratively to mean achieving victory in a difficult and high-stakes competition.

Noun

1. a race between ancient chariots