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motoring

American  
[moh-ter-ing] / ˈmoʊ tər ɪŋ /

noun

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


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Origin of motoring

motor + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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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

Hollywood, a judge on Bake Off since 2010, is also a motoring enthusiast who has competed in professional races for Aston Martin.

From BBC • May 7, 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

A tranquil mood had come over me, and for this reason I believe I was again motoring very slowly - probably at no more than fifteen miles per hour.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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