The activity, sport, or practice of traveling on or controlling the movement of an animal (especially a horse) or of a vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle.

Regular riding improves core strength and balance.

An excursion or journey on horseback.

Our afternoon riding took us through the forest.

A legislative or administrative district in certain countries, such as Canada.

The candidate won the election in the northern riding.

A path or track through a forest or park, especially one suitable for horseback travel.

They followed a winding riding that led deeper into the woods.

ridingadjective

Designed, equipped, or intended for riding.

He put on his riding boots before heading to the stables.

ridinggerund / present participle

Engaged in the act of riding.

The children riding the carousel were laughing joyfully.

rideverb

To sit on and control the movement of an animal, typically a horse.

She learned to ride a horse when she was just five years old.

To travel on or in a vehicle, especially as a passenger.

He decided to ride the bus to work instead of driving.

To be carried or supported by something, such as a wave or current.

The surfer managed to ride the wave all the way to the shore.

To move or float on the surface of something.

The boat rode the gentle waves of the lake.

To persist or continue in a particular state or condition.

She decided to ride out the storm at home.

To tease, nag, or criticize persistently.

The coach kept riding the players about their lack of effort.

To depend on or be contingent upon something (usually in the phrase ‘ride on’).

Our success rides on finishing the project before the deadline.

To have sexual intercourse with (slang).

He bragged that he had ridden her all night.

ridegerund / present participle

Relating to or intended for the activity of riding animals or vehicles.

She bought a new pair of riding boots.