# joyride

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɔɪˌɹaɪd/ · frequency rank #51,191

## Definitions
1. A ride in a vehicle taken solely for pleasure or enjoyment, especially a vehicle ride taken with no particular goal or purpose and just for the pleasure or enjoyment of a vehicle ride.
2. An instance of driving a motor vehicle in a carefree or reckless manner, especially a vehicle which has been taken without the permission of the owner.
3. A very pleasant experience.

## Etymology
From joy + ride.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/joyride