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

Highlighting the best places to go bike riding in the Olympic Peninsula, the map brings the region’s extensive trails to live through a bright and bold painting that showcases the natural beauty of the area. —Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Balance Bikes: Growing Independence from the Beginning Balance bikes are an option for teaching kids confidence in bike riding. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024

After initially securing his space in the final round, he was hit with a penalty for wall riding, which saw William Byron take his place. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024

Each 20-inch wheel is wrapped in 4-inch all-terrain fat tires for grippy pavement riding or fun off-road adventures. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 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