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

Beyond that, it can be used as an empty cargo van for package delivery and other commercial objectives, upfitted specifically for different industries and businesses, or used as a recreational transporter for everything from power sports to horse riding. —C.c. Weiss march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026

Princess Anne is due to receive a rare honor, nodding to her love of horse racing and Olympic riding abilities. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026

Dressage has traditionally been the main discipline at the ranch, but jumping and Western riding have also made use of the arenas. —David Caraccio march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026

There will be a lot more riding on this game. —James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Mar. 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