What does "motoring" mean?

The act of operating a motorized vehicle; especially, driving a car (motorcar).

What is a synonym for "motoring"?

Common synonyms include: cruising, driving, horsemanship, manage, riding.

noun, verb

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Noun

1
The act of operating a motorized vehicle; especially, driving a car (motorcar). uncountable, usually
"c. 1910, George Bernard Shaw, letter to Beatrice The afternoon was horrible; but when we struck the sea at Exmouth, and the coast, familiar to me through my Torquay motorings, became lovely in the evening. I revived & was quite jolly when I arrived."
2
the act of driving an automobile wordnet

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of motor form-of, gerund, participle, present
"1983, Kelly Keagy (of the music group Night Ranger), "Sister Christian" You're motoring / What's your price for flight / In finding mister right? / You'll be alright tonight"

"Regular services are essential to ensure trouble-free motoring, and to prolong the life of your car."

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