noun

motoring

Motoring (noun) means the activity of driving a car, especially for pleasure (somewhat dated or British). Example: “The book covers the golden age of motoring in the 1920s.”

noun

The activity of driving a car, especially for pleasure (somewhat dated or British).

"The book covers the golden age of motoring in the 1920s."

How to use motoring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDriving, particularly for leisure — an older-sounding word.

When to use it

Feels a little old-fashioned; "driving" is the everyday word today.

Word forms

motorings plural

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Rhymes for motoring

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Frequently asked questions

What does “motoring” mean?

The word “motoring” means the activity of driving a car, especially for pleasure (somewhat dated or British). In plain terms, driving, particularly for leisure — an older-sounding word.

How do you use “motoring” in a sentence?

Here is “motoring” used in a sentence: “The book covers the golden age of motoring in the 1920s.”

What part of speech is “motoring”?

“Motoring” is a noun.

What is the meaning of motoring?

"motoring" (noun) means the activity of driving a car, especially for pleasure (somewhat dated or British).