Definition of Riding
Riding
Rid·ing


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
The act of sitting on and controlling an animal, vehicle, or bicycle.

e.g. She loved riding her horse through the countryside.

(adjective)
meant to be used while sitting on a horse's back and controlling its movements, or otherwise relating to this action;

e.g. She was wearing riding clothes for her journey.

(verb)
sitting on the back of an animal such as a horse or a vehicle such as a bicycle or a motorcycle and controlling its movements for recreation, traveling, or sport;

e.g. They were riding much faster than I was, so they were far ahead of me on the trail. She likes riding her bike early in the morning.

(verb)
(American) traveling in a vehicle such as a car or a bus as a passenger;

e.g. He has been riding the bus to work since his car broke down.

(verb)
being supported and/or carried by something that has a lot of force or momentum;

e.g. We saw a surfer riding a giant wave toward the beach.



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