riding

1 of 4

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

3 of 4

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

4 of 4

present participle of ride entry 1

Examples of riding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The bike also adapts to individual riding styles and personalizes pedal-assist in real time, and its body is modular so users can easily swap its seat and wheels to accommodate cargo or different terrain. — Charlotte Hu, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Zero Route planning and riding technique also played their part. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Officers could also impound bicycles for up to 30 days when necessary to prevent further dangerous riding or protect public safety. — Nina Burns, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Complimentary riding is available daily from 3 pm to 6 pm (from sunrise on request) on beautiful Arabian horses, and ponies can be arranged for smaller children. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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