astride

adverb \ ə-ˈstrīd \

|Updated on: 6 Jul 2018

Examples: astride in a Sentence

Definition of astride

1 : with one leg on each side : astride a horse

she rode astride, not sidesaddle

2 : with the legs stretched wide apart

standing astride

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Larry Page, one of the co-founders of Google, has put his money into several such projects, including the Kitty Hawk Flyer, which the rider sits astride much like a flying motorcycle.

— The Economist, "Free as a birdPassenger drones are a better kind of flying car," 8 Mar. 2018
That seems so quaint today, with Amazon in the cloud, a major defense contractor, astride high-tech.

— jon talton, The Seattle Times, "‘Amazon Effect’ goes far beyond business," 9 Sep. 2017
Toward the art museum at Eakins Oval, a monument of George Washington astride a horse stands atop a fountain portraying Native Americans and animals.

— kristen de groot, The Seattle Times, "Philadelphia fetes Benjamin Franklin Parkway as it turns 100," 3 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of astride

1614

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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astride

preposition

Definition of astride

1 : on or above and with one leg on each side of

astride a horse

2 : placed or lying on both sides of

towns lying astride a river

3 : extending over or across : spanning, bridging

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Examples of astride in a Sentence

She was sitting astride a horse.
The town lies astride a narrow river.

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Born Aubrey Graham, the Canadian rapper-singer has managed to sit astride the worlds of both hip-hop and pop with unusual ease—until recently.

— andy hutchins, Time, "Scorpion Finds Drake Struggling to Keep It All Together," 29 June 2018
Wiley began the painting — featuring Jackson astride a prancing horse — months before the singer died on June 25, 2009.

— jane onyanga-omara, USA TODAY, "'Michael Jackson: On the Wall': New exhibition in London tells 'untold story' of the late pop superstar," 27 June 2018
To Imogen Heap’s evocative score, Hoggett puts bodies in seemingly constant motion, often astride dancing staircases.

— patrick pacheco, latimes.com, "Steven Hoggett, the 'Cursed Child' choreographer making magic with Hogwarts capes," 7 June 2018
Doyle’s book tells the story of how rivers have shaped the United States from its founding, when cities were located astride rivers that served as transportation arteries for goods to move up- and downstream.

— robert glennon, New York Times, "Three Authors See Water, Water Everywhere, for Better and Worse," 30 Mar. 2018
The end is nigh for these enduring superstars who have sat astride the sport for so long.

— grant wahl, SI.com, "Instead of Debating Messi vs. Ronaldo, Enjoy What Could Be Their World Cup Farewell," 14 June 2018
She was overwhelmed by the crowd standing astride their bikes before her.

— colin campbell, baltimoresun.com, "'Ride for Amy' Caprio memorial pays tribute to slain Baltimore County police officer," 3 June 2018
But the bikers come anyway, astride choppers and ape hangers, V-Twins shaking the wet pavement, and a rope or two hanging off handlebars—to whip cars that get too close.

— jay bennett, Popular Mechanics, "Beer and Bikes in the Black Forest—And All for a Good Cause," 31 May 2018
Right there on page 13 of that day's edition, Andrew and Zack -- though not named in the photo caption -- are seen astride Topsy, an Audubon Zoo elephant, as part of a story about the expansion at the time of the zoo's elephant rides.

— mike scott, NOLA.com, "40 years later, New Orleans cousins spot themselves in zoo photo," 2 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of astride

1653

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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astride

preposition

Definition of astride for English Language Learners

: with one leg or part on each side of (something)

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astride

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Definition of astride for Students

: with one leg on each side of

He sat astride his horse.

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