motoring

[ moh-ter-ing ]

/ ˈmoʊ tər ɪŋ /

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noun

traveling in a car, especially when considered as a recreation.

Origin of motoring

motor + -ing¹

OTHER WORDS FROM motoring

non·mo·tor·ing, adjective

Words nearby motoring

motor fiber, motor generator, motor home, motoric, motor image, motoring, motorist, motorize, motor lorry, motorman, motor-minded

Example sentences from the Web for motoring

Titanic was motoring into Omaha, his temporary base, with a friend one day.
Portrait of the Consummate Con Man|John Lardner|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is not the first time he has been in trouble for motoring offences.
Guy Pelly, Prince William's Friend, Tells Cops, "I Don't Want To" When Asked To Take Breath Test|Tom Sykes|February 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A seaside place, as a centre for motoring, walking or bicycling, is by its very essence one-sided or even less.
Through East Anglia in a Motor Car|J. E. (James Edmund) Vincent
A few minutes later she ran downstairs in her motoring outfit, followed by her mother.
God's Green Country|Ethel M. Chapman

A number of people called upon us almost every day, motoring out for luncheon or tea.
Mavis of Green Hill|Faith Baldwin
We went to work, and didn't play about—flying and motoring, and making love.
The Forsyte Saga, Volume III.|John Galsworthy
Motoring experience proves useful here, particularly high-speed driving on a track.
Learning to Fly|Claude Grahame-White