riding

1 of 3

noun (1)

rid·​ing ˈrī-diŋ 

: the action or state of one that rides

riding

2 of 3

adjective

rid·​ing

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

Built for downhill, speed, and freestyle riding, the Junli Freeride allows teens to develop their strength, balance, and reaction as skateboarders. —Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024

Schneider, 43, heads Streets for All — the advocacy group behind the successful March ballot measure that aims to level the paved playing field somewhat in the David and Goliath story that is bike riding on the streets in car-loving Los Angeles. —Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024

If bull riding, a slider eating contest, musical chairs, cake walks and a barbecue sound like fun, then the Fourth of July celebration at WestWorld of Scottsdale is your place. —Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2024

The boy's 33-year-old father is ranked No. 40 in the world in saddle bronc riding, according to prorodeo.com. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 June 2024

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

Kids Definition

riding

adjective

rid·​ing

ˈrīd-iŋ

1

: used for or when riding

riding boots

2

: operated by a rider

a riding mower