riding

1 of 3

noun (1)

rid·​ing ˈrī-diŋ 

: the action or state of one that rides

riding

2 of 3

adjective

rid·​ing

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

From a sleek suede blazer to chic riding boots, here’s what to add to your wardrobe—starting at just $12. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025

Deciding whether this bike fits your riding goals is a lot tougher than using and enjoying it. —Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025

Get your cowboy hats and put your boots on the ground for an event filled with bull riding, mutton busting and bronc riding. —Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025

There's also a Walmart exclusive pop-up Blu-ray package, which comes with a slipcover and pop-up display featuring the Fantastic Four riding in the Fantasticar. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025

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