riding

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noun (1)

rid·​ing ˈrī-diŋ 

: the action or state of one that rides

riding

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adjective

1

: used for or when riding

a riding horse

riding boots

2

: operated by a rider

a riding mower

riding

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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)

riding

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present participle of ride entry 1

Examples of riding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Some of his favorite activities, like riding and shooting, may have been curtailed. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

The book, and subsequently the movie, follow Diana’s extramarital affair with her former riding instructor, Captain James Hewitt. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026

The 4-year-old riding inside the SUV was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in fair condition. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026

Moore has said horses sometimes get hurt during normal daily riding and boarding activities, and those aren’t signs of abuse. — Amber Gaudet updated August 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 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