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

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

Hans believes Cathleen will get many more years of motoring pleasure out of the Austin.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

If it attracted the attention of motoring magazines and YouTube channels it could act as a "halo" for other vehicles in Aston Martin's line-up, he said.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Having enjoyed a good morning's motoring in splendid weather, and having lunched well at a country inn, I had just crossed the border into Dorset.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro