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

Leather riding boots and a leather midi skirt are an unexpectedly chic (and warm) combination for the colder months ahead. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024

One thing is for sure, though: Cadillac has too much riding on the Escalade to screw it up now. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024

Fraser confirms that all of the worm riding was shot in natural daylight. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024

In the first clip, the actress could be seen riding in a toy tractor while wearing blue jean overalls with a real chicken riding in a cart attached to it. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Oct. 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