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

But that trauma has passed, allowing Reilly to show off her riding skills in the new series. —Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026

Keep in mind that the Nomadix is essentially only an off-road e-moto, as it is not yet homologated for street riding. —New Atlas, 15 May 2026

They were joined by avid equestrienne Princess Anne, who congratulated the qualifiers for a thoroughbred riding event on scene. —Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026

La Mesa’s enforcement of reckless e-bike riding has been slim-to-none, Lothian said, noting that the police chief said the city has issued just 3 e-bike citations to date. —Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 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