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

Comfortable and Ergonomic Design In addition to pedal assistance, the relaxed, upright riding position makes the Current Plus a joy to ride. —Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025

Attendees can mingle with hundreds of other singles, enjoy access to Mayfair and Bull & Bowl, dance to music by DJ Cassandra, compete in a mechanical bull riding contest and enjoy go-go dancers and tarot card readings. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

The event will feature classic rodeo events like bareback riding and bull riding as well as live musical performances. —Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

When combined with clip-on bars, this results in a far more aggressive riding stance than usual. —New Atlas, 2 July 2025

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