riding

1 of 3

noun (1)

rid·​ing ˈrī-diŋ 

: the action or state of one that rides

riding

2 of 3

adjective

1

: used for or when riding

a riding horse

riding boots

2

: operated by a rider

a riding mower

riding

3 of 3

noun (2)

ri·​ding ˈrī-diŋ 

1

: one of the three administrative jurisdictions into which Yorkshire, England, was formerly divided

2

: an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district in a British dominion (such as Canada)

Examples of riding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With so much riding on the final day for both sides, contingency planning begins well before. —Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 May 2026

Amenities upon request include wine tasting, cooking lessons for children and adults, a sports instructor for horse riding or motocross to kite surfing. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

Wearing black riding shorts and a neon yellow shirt, there was no sign of any team logo on him. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026

Other activities this year include mechanical bull riding, karaoke, axe throwing, and a nonprofit row featuring regional organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. —Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English -redying or trithing, alteration of Old English *thriding, from Old Norse thrithjungr third part, from thrithi third; akin to Old English thridda third — more at third entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing riding

• be riding for a fall
• be riding high
• horseback riding
• money riding

Rhymes for riding

• biding
• chiding
• gliding
• guiding
• hiding
• siding
• sliding
• striding
• abiding
• backsliding
• colliding
• confiding

Kids Definition

riding

adjective

rid·​ing

ˈrīd-iŋ

1

: used for or when riding

riding boots

2

: operated by a rider

a riding mower