noun
- plural of riding: administrative divisions or electoral districts, especially in certain regions of England and Canada
- plural of riding: the activity or sport of traveling on horseback
Usage: historical; regional
Examples
- Yorkshire was historically divided into three ridings: North, East, and West.
- The electoral ridings were redrawn before the election.
- She enjoys weekend ridings through the countryside.
- The stable offers riding lessons and trail ridings.
- Several ridings in the province changed their boundaries.
- His favorite ridings take him through the mountain trails.