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

But motoring group the AA says a failure to expand parking spaces as vehicles grew over the decades had led to issues such as scratched doors.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The sheriff also imposed a 58-month driving disqualification for the motoring offences.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Soon, however, we were motoring down the village high street, and then the shops had gone and we found ourselves in open country.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro