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roading

roading

2 6.1
Traveling on roads by vehicle for fun or work
  • noun
  • Australian
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  • A closer look reveals the likelihood that the shift to unibody construction required to shed 33 percent of the SUV's weight would change it to a less rugged vehicle for off-roading.
  • off-roading
  • serious off-roading

Examples

  • As for being a comfort bike, it's not that much different from a hardtail MTB and is probably more than up to the task of some light off-roading.

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  • The family enjoyed roading through the scenic countryside during their summer vacation.

  • We traveled beyond the roads, you know, where oxen had to pull us out.

  • 'Cause off-roading is Wyatt country, baby!

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  • She spent her weekends roading along the coastal highways, appreciating the beautiful ocean views.

  • For many, roading is a favorite pastime that allows them to explore new places.

Synonyms

on the road
vsroading
476 3.4

Travelling from place to place for work, like a band or sports team

is general movement along routes for work or leisure, not necessarily continuous
driving
vsroading
401 1.0

Controlling a car or other vehicle while you travel

focuses on moving along routes for work or leisure rather than control actions
traveling
vsroading
  • US
146 1.1

Going from one place to another, often over a distance

is movement along routes often for work or leisure rather than any mode
motoring
vsroading
7 3.9

Driving a car for pleasure or travel

is movement along routes for work or leisure, not only by motor vehicle
journeying
vsroading
2.8

Moving from one place to another, often over a long distance

is movement along routes for work or leisure, not limited to long trips

Compounds

off-roading
3 5.1

Driving a car or truck across rough natural land instead of roads

How Far

long drive
37 2.5
roading
  • Australian
2 6.1
day out
  • UK
21 1.8
to commute
42 2.5

Surface Forms

roading singular
roadings plural

Morphology

roading = road (transparent) = road + ing

Derived straightforwardly from 'road' + '-ing' indicating the activity of travelling by road, which learners can infer from 'road' and the gerund/nominalising '-ing'.

Etymology

Roading comes from the simple word road, which means 'way' or 'street', plus -ing to show an action. So roading can mean the activity of traveling along roads, like taking a long road trip to see new places.