freeride
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.19 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To take part in a sport, such as skiing or snowboarding, on natural terrain and without set goals or rules.
verb
Alternative form of free ride (“to take advantage of a benefit without contributing”).
noun
A form of mountain biking closely related to downhill biking and dirt jumping, focused on tricks, style, and technical trail features.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "There are thoughtful answers to these questions, but the president speaks to the resentments and anxieties of millions of Americans who feel that others continue to freeride on American generosity."
- "A decade ago, policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic were consumed by a debate about who should foot the bill for the infrastructure that powers the internet. On one side, telecoms companies argued that content providers were "freeriding" on their infrastructure and should pay more. On the other, a coalition led by civil society and consumer groups was lobbying for an open and interoperable web."