1. rides taken for pleasure in a stolen vehicle
Usage: informal
2. exciting or thrilling experiences or activities
Usage: informal

1. takes a ride in a stolen vehicle for pleasure
Usage: informal; third person singular present

Examples

• The teenagers were arrested for taking joyrides in stolen cars.
• Police reported several joyrides in the neighborhood last week.
• The roller coaster provided one of the best joyrides at the amusement park.
• He joyrides whenever he finds an unlocked vehicle.
• The documentary explored the psychology behind joyrides.
• Security cameras caught the suspects during their joyrides.
• These extreme sports are like joyrides for adrenaline junkies.