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

Think chocolate brown riding boots, oversized leather jackets, faux-fur coats, and a healthy appreciation for anything suede. — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2026

For those seeking a torque sensor e-bike for all terrain riding, the EX Titan brings together a substantial battery, fat tires, and suspension in one package. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

There’s plenty riding in the SEC title race and CFP race for both teams. — Pj Green november 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Who the gamblers predict will win A quick check of Kalshi on Thursday morning showed more than $65 million riding on the balance of power in Congress, with a 66% chance the Democrats would sweep both the House and Senate. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 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