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

Among the grounds are rolling pastures, three ridges that overlook the surrounding valley, horse riding trails, a fishing pond, and meandering creeks. —Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2024

The historic stables, located near Lexington Reservoir, have been around for roughly a century, serving as a horse boarding facility that has also offered summer camps and horse riding instruction. —Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024

Circling Kathryn Bigelow Film At Netflix Developed with Duke Largo (Cowgirls), a pioneer in women’s bull and bronc riding, Daisy features appearances by bull riders Billi Halverson, Jordan Halvorsen, Adam Lucero, and Chase Outlaw. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 June 2024

The Brompton electric kit is otherwise a pretty standard 250-watt, cadence-sensor riding experience. —Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 7 June 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