Joyride

Pronunciation: /dʒɔɪ.raɪd/

Definitions of joyride

noun a ride taken for pleasure or excitement, typically in a stolen vehicle

Example Sentences

A1 I went on a joyride with my friends in the countryside.

A2 The teenagers took a joyride in their parents' car.

B1 The joyride through the city streets was exhilarating.

B2 The joyride along the coast provided stunning views of the ocean.

C1 The wealthy socialite was arrested for going on a joyride in a stolen sports car.

C2 The joyride in the vintage convertible was a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Examples of joyride in a Sentence

formal The teenagers took an unauthorized joyride in their parent's car.

informal Let's go for a joyride in the countryside this weekend!

slang We went on a crazy joyride last night, it was so much fun!

figurative She felt like she was on a joyride of emotions after receiving the good news.

Grammatical Forms of joyride

• past tense: joyrode
• plural: joyrides
• comparative: more joyride
• superlative: most joyride
• present tense: joyrides
• future tense: will joyride
• perfect tense: have joyridden
• continuous tense: is joyriding
• singular: joyride
• positive degree: joyride
• infinitive: to joyride
• gerund: joyriding
• participle: joyridden

Origin and Evolution of joyride

First Known Use: 1908 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'joyride' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a leisurely ride taken for pleasure, the term 'joyride' has evolved to also refer to reckless or illegal driving for fun or excitement.