motoring

American  

[moh-ter-ing] / ˈmoʊ tər ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonmotoring adjective

Etymology

Origin of motoring

motor + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

California drivers who are caught motoring at speeds of more than 100 mph will now face disciplinary actions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles — including potentially losing their driving privileges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The Netherlands has the most expensive diesel in Europe at more than $2.80 a litre, according to research by the RAC, a British motoring organisation.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

In the US, petrol prices at the pump topped $4 a gallon in the US for the first time in nearly four years, according to the AAA motoring organisation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

By Sunday, average petrol prices had ticked up by 4.68p to 137.51p a litre, while diesel had increased by 8.59p to 150.97p, the RAC motoring organisation said.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

It was then still dark, and knowing I had a full day's motoring ahead of me, I made an attempt to return to sleep.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro