hayride

hay·ride

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hey-rahyd]
- /ˈheɪˌraɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hey-rahyd]
- /ˈheɪˌraɪd/

Definitions of hayride word

noun hayride A ride taken for pleasure in a wagon carrying hay. 2
noun hayride a pleasure ride or outing, usually at night, by a group in an open wagon or truck partly filled with hay. 1
noun hayride ride in a haywagon for pleasure 1
noun hayride fun, good time 1
noun hayride a pleasure ride on a trailer or open truck 0
noun hayride a pleasure ride in a wagon partly filled with hay, taken by a group on an outing 0

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Origin of hayride

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60; hay + ride

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Parts of speech for Hayride

noun

adjective

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hayride popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

hayride usage trend in Literature

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