grand prix

noun

ˈgräⁿ-ˈprē  ˈgrän-ˈprē 

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

Examples of grand prix in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the grand prix driver deaths in 1933, motorsport moved on from the original 10-kilometer (6.21-mile) track layout at Monza a few years later. —Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024

Those that love to be the red flag wavers walking in front of progress will not be employed to do so because the fastest car in this race wins the geopolitical grand prix and the hegemony cup. —Clem Chambers, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Made from 1935-1938, it was designed to win races, scoring numerous grand prix victories, including 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, and the Targa Florio. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024

Teams can repair crash damage before the grand prix but can’t swap out the whole chassis. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

French Grand Prix de Paris, an international horse race established 1863, literally, grand prize of Paris

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1