ride

²ride

noun

Definition of RIDE

1

: an act of riding; especially : a trip on horseback or by vehicle

2

: a way (as a road or path) suitable for riding

3

: any of various mechanical devices (as at an amusement park) for riding on

4

a : a trip on which gangsters take a victim to murder him b : something likened to such a trip <take the taxpayers for a ride>

5

: a means of transportation

6

: the qualities of travel comfort in a vehicle

Examples of RIDE

1. We went for a ride in the country.
2. I had my first ride in a limousine.
3. I need a ride to work.
4. She caught a ride with her coworker.
5. We went on a horseback ride.
6. The kids had a ride on a horse.
7. They offered pony rides at the fair.
8. The Ferris wheel is my favorite ride.
9. We went for a ride on the roller coaster.

First Known Use of RIDE

1759

Related to RIDE

Synonyms: lift, transportation

Related Words: drive, spin, turn; joyride; conveyance, passage, transit, transport

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