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Motoring: meaning, definitions and examples

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motoring

 

[ ˈmoʊtərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel by car

Motoring refers to the act of traveling or operating a motor vehicle, particularly a car. It encompasses activities associated with driving, such as navigation, maintaining the vehicle, and enjoying the journey. The term can also imply the culture or lifestyle surrounding automobile use, including road trips and driving for pleasure. In the context of leisure activities, motoring often evokes images of scenic drives and adventures on the road.

Synonyms

automobile travel, car journey, driving

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys motoring along the coastal highways.
  • His passion for motoring led him to join a car club.
  • Motoring through the countryside is a great way to relax.

Translations

Translations of the word "motoring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 motorização

🇮🇳 गाड़ी चलाना

🇩🇪 Motorisierung

🇮🇩 berkendara

🇺🇦 водіння

🇵🇱 motoryzacja

🇯🇵 モータリング

🇫🇷 motorisation

🇪🇸 motorización

🇹🇷 motorlu taşıma

🇰🇷 자동차 운전

🇸🇦 القيادة

🇨🇿 motorismus

🇸🇰 motorizácia

🇨🇳 汽车驾驶

🇸🇮 motorstvo

🇮🇸 bílæti

🇰🇿 көлік жүргізу

🇬🇪 მოტორინგი

🇦🇿 moto sürmə

🇲🇽 motorización

Etymology

The word 'motoring' derives from the noun 'motor,' which comes from the Latin 'movere,' meaning 'to move.' The term began to be used in the early 20th century as automobiles became more widespread. Initially, 'motoring' described the act of driving motor vehicles to differentiate it from earlier forms of transportation, such as horse-drawn carriages. With the rise of car culture in the 1920s and 1930s, motoring evolved into a recreational activity, celebrating freedom and adventure on the open road. Over the years, the meaning has expanded to include various aspects of automotive culture, including car maintenance, modifications, and the social aspects of owning and driving vehicles.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,437, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.