grand prix
noun
plural grand prix also grands prix
ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē(z) 
ˈgrän-ˈprē(z)
often capitalized G&P, often attributive
1
: the highest level of international equestrian competition
also
: a contest at this level
2
: one of a series of international formula car races
also
: a high-level competition in another sport (such as sailing) that is often part of a series
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In another life, instead of being on the pit wall as team principal, Horner could have been the one lining up on the grid for the start of each F1 grand prix.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 July 2025
There has also been no word on pricing, but considering that the British classic car dealer recently sold Bernie Ecclestone’s collection of grand prix cars for $646 million, those looking for a bargain should probably look elsewhere.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
The oil and gas monarchies of the Gulf throw riyals and dirhams at almost everything money can buy: artificial intelligence companies and hedge funds, football clubs and futuristic cities, golf and grand prix, think tanks and universities, pop stars and American politicians.
—Dina Esfandiary, Time, 1 July 2025
At the start of each grand prix, the game assigns you a rival—this is the character to beat, and the one who taunts you all match.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 June 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 July 2025
There has also been no word on pricing, but considering that the British classic car dealer recently sold Bernie Ecclestone’s collection of grand prix cars for $646 million, those looking for a bargain should probably look elsewhere.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
The oil and gas monarchies of the Gulf throw riyals and dirhams at almost everything money can buy: artificial intelligence companies and hedge funds, football clubs and futuristic cities, golf and grand prix, think tanks and universities, pop stars and American politicians.
—Dina Esfandiary, Time, 1 July 2025
At the start of each grand prix, the game assigns you a rival—this is the character to beat, and the one who taunts you all match.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for grand prix
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“Grand prix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20prix. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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