race- root words — words with the race- root

The root race- comes from Old Norse ras, meaning running, rush. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including racetrack, racecourse. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the race- root

Explore words with race- — words containing the race- root and sharing its sense of "running, rush". Examples include racetrack, racecourse. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does race- mean?

The race- root means running, rush, from Old Norse ras. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.