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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

joyride

/dʒɔɪˈraɪd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does joyride mean?

noun, verb

A joyride is a pleasure trip, often in a car, especially one that is stolen or driven recklessly. To take someone on a joyride is to drive them around in a car, often in a reckless or exciting manner.

Example

"The teenagers took their friend on a joyride through the city, laughing and screaming with excitement."

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