Definition

Noun: - The sport of racing greyhounds: A competitive sport in which greyhounds (a breed of dog known for its speed) chase a mechanical lure around a track. Bets are often placed on the outcome of the races.

Usage

• This term specifically refers to the organized sport itself, not a single event or the act of a dog running.
• It is typically used as an uncountable noun when discussing the sport in general.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • He lost a lot of money betting on greyhound racing.
  • The legality of greyhound racing is being debated in the state legislature.
  • She enjoys an evening at the greyhound racing track.

Advanced Usage

• "to be involved in greyhound racing": to participate in the sport, either as an owner, trainer, or bettor.
  • His family has been involved in greyhound racing for three generations.

Variants and Related Words

• Greyhound (noun): The breed of dog used in this sport.
• Racetrack/Dog track (noun): The venue where greyhound racing takes place.
• Lure (noun): The artificial object (often a stuffed animal or mechanical device) that the dogs chase during a race.

Synonyms

• Dog racing: A more general term that can include other breeds, but is often used interchangeably with "greyhound racing."

Related Phrases

• To go to the dogs (idiom): To deteriorate or decline in quality. (Note: This idiom is related to dog racing venues but has a separate, figurative meaning).
  • Ever since the new management took over, the restaurant has really gone to the dogs.

Noun

1. the sport of racing greyhounds