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joyride

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Noun — A drive taken purely for fun, with no real destination or purpose.

How to use joyride

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go for a joyride take someone on a joyride

Etymology

Formed from joy plus ride.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “joyride” mean?

The word “joyride” means a drive taken purely for fun, with no real destination or purpose. In plain terms, a pleasure drive — though it can also mean stealing a car just to drive it around.

How do you pronounce “joyride”?

“Joyride” is pronounced JOY-ryd (/ˈd͡ʒɔɪˌɹaɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “joyride” in a sentence?

Here is “joyride” used in a sentence: “They took a joyride along the coast just to enjoy the sunset.”

What part of speech is “joyride”?

Depending on how it is used, “joyride” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “joyride” have?

“Joyride” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a drive taken purely for fun, with no real destination or purpose.

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