Meaning & Definition
noun
A journey on or in a vehicle, animal, or device.
That was a fun ride at the amusement park.
A mechanism such as a roller coaster or ferris wheel that people use for entertainment.
The new ride at the fair is thrilling!
An offer to give someone a lift in a vehicle.
Can I get a ride home after the party?
verb
To sit on and control the movement of a vehicle, animal, or device.
I love to ride my bicycle in the park.
To travel by vehicle, animal, or similar means.
They decided to ride the train to the city.
To be carried along or to endure something.
He had to ride out the storm until the weather cleared.
Etymology
Middle English ride, from Old English rīdan; related to Old Norse rīða.
Common Phrases and Expressions
give a ride:
to provide someone with transportation.
ride shotgun:
to sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle.
one ride too many:
to indicate someone has gone too far in their behavior or actions.
take for a ride:
to deceive someone or lead them into a situation where they are taken advantage of.
Slang Meanings
To ride someone's coattails
He got into the club because he was riding her coattails.
Ride or die
They're best friends; it's ride or die for them.