grand prix

Definition of Grand Prix in English :

1. grand prix

one of several international races

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Grand Prix

noun

1.

a.

any of a series of formula motor races held to determine the annual Drivers' World Championship

b.

(as modifier)

a Grand Prix car

2. horse racing

a race for three-year-old horses run at Maisons Lafitte near Paris

3.

a very important competitive event in various other sports, such as athletics, snooker, or powerboating

1. [often G- P-]

any of a series of races involving formula cars and leading to an overall championship

, often used attributively

the grand prix circuit

2.

any competitive event or, often, series of events: usually used as part of the title

first prize; highest award in a competition

n. pl. Grand Prix (prēz, prē)

Any of several competitive international road races for sports cars of specific engine size over an exacting, usually risky course.