joyride

The word “joyride” has 2 syllables: joy-ride

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɔɪ.raɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for joyride?

In the thesaurus, “joyride” has 18 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for joyride along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for joyride

  • automobile
  • carouse
  • clown
  • conveyance
  • cut up
  • drive
  • fool around
  • horse around
  • kite
  • motor
  • revel
  • ride
  • roughhouse
  • taxi
  • tool
  • transit
  • transport
  • transportation

Antonyms for joyride

  • pout
  • stew
  • sulk

Meanings of joyride

  • noun
    1. 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.
    2. A ride taken for enjoyment.
  • verb
    1. To take a joyride.

Example Sentences

  • The teenagers went on a joyride through the countryside, enjoying the freedom.
  • He took his new car for a joyride, feeling the wind in his hair.
  • The kids laughed as they went on a joyride around the amusement park.
  • They spent the afternoon on a joyride, driving along the coastal highway.
  • After the concert, they celebrated with a late-night joyride through the city.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to joyride, such as: automobile, carouse, clown, conveyance, cut up, drive, fool around.

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