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hayride

American  
[hay-rahyd] / ˈheɪˌraɪd /

noun

  • hayrides
    plural
  1. a pleasure ride or outing, usually at night, by a group in an open wagon or truck partly filled with hay.


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Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of hayride

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; hay + ride


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Explore the bakery and shop, feed the farm animals or take a hayride or pony ride.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2022

Visitors get a hayride out to the field.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 19, 2021

But there are other options, including haunts, a hayride, movies and more, plus a half-dozen family friendly outings for the wee ones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2021

If you want to make a proper outing of it after hitting up the tire maze, narrated hayride and soak up the live music.

From Fox News ● Sep. 21, 2021

“Weren’t you going upstate tomorrow? Wasn’t Troy taking you on some hayride or something?”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

Dubbed “Stars, Stripes and Country Nights,” it will include hayrides, a bonfire and a country-music band, said Susan Mantell, the party chairwoman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025

Along with Northeast mini-chain Stew Leonard's, which boasts hayrides and Halloween "drive-through Spooktaculars," Aldi goes all-out for autumn.

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2022

There are so many things to do right now in L.A. to keep gardeners and plant lovers happy, including hayrides, spooky outings, gardening classes and more.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2021

Pumpkin Festival at Butler’s Orchard: From a pick-your-own pumpkin field to hayrides to giant slides, the annual festival at Butler’s Orchard has something to delight every child.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2021

Besides all the presents and games and fancy things to eat, we have had hayrides and skating parties and candy pulls.

From Dear Enemy by Jean Webster

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