the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
"After years of practice, she finally earned her license to ride in the local equestrian competition."
travel by being carried on horseback
"We spent the afternoon riding through the rolling hills behind our house."
A path cut through woodland.
"The county council is planning a new transport hub for all three ridings to improve connectivity across the region."
Any of the three administrative divisions of Yorkshire and some other northern counties of England.
In plain English: Riding is the act of sitting on and controlling an animal or vehicle while it moves.
"The children are all over the place, enjoying their riding on the carousel."
Usage: Use this noun to refer specifically to an old, often overgrown track or trail created by horses passing through woods rather than on roads. It is distinct from general paths because it implies a history of animal traffic and typically exists in rural or forested settings.
present participle of ride
"After spending hours riding my bike through the park, I finally made it home to take a shower."
In plain English: Riding means sitting on and moving with something like a bike, horse, or car while it travels somewhere.
"She is riding her bicycle to school every morning."
A surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Riding, waved to me as he walked his dog down the street."
The word riding comes from Middle English rydyng, which was formed by adding the suffix -ing to the verb ride. It entered modern English with the same meaning it held in its earlier form, referring to the act of traveling on an animal or vehicle.