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

Derived Forms

• nonmotoring
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of motoring

motor + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But a rival motoring group, the upstart American Automobile Association, feared that a race on open roads would tarnish the industry’s already-poor record on safety, and lobbied against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The motoring organisation also said unleaded was likely to increase to at least 160p a litre in the coming weeks unless there was a "dramatic and sustained drop" in the price of oil.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Despite piling additional pressure on already hard-pressed Americans, the latest GDP figures out this week showed the economy motoring along in the first three months of 2026.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

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

I happen to be embarking on a motoring trip during the course of which I hope to see many splendid views.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro