hayride

noun

hay·​ride ˈhā-ˌrīd How to pronounce hayride (audio)
: a pleasure ride usually at night by a group in a wagon, sleigh, or open truck partly filled with straw or hay

Examples of hayride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
During their Fall Harvest Festival, Waterman’s Family Farm offers a farm market, hayrides, farm animals, train rides, a farm playground, live music, food vendors and more activities for kids. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025 Tickets include a hayride to the orchard and a half peck bag to fill with juicy apples. Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025 The hayride component, in which guests pile into a slow-moving open wagon and roll through the depths and darkness of the park full of chilling sights, freaky props and scare actor encounters, changes a bit every year. Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025 Event highlights include horse-riding demonstrations, hayrides, music entertainment, steakhouse barbecue, raffles, a silent auction, a Kids Corral and ROTC Color Guard flag ceremony. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hayride

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hayride was in 1896

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hayride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hayride. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!