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Definition of astride

astride

/əˈstraɪd/
a · stride
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• preposition

1

With a leg on each side of.

Example

"The carpenter sat astride the wooden beam to secure the roof rafters."

2

Extending across or situated on both sides of.

Example

"The historic port town lies astride the main trade route between the two valleys."

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• adverb

1

With a leg on each side of something.

Example

"Before the invention of the modern sidesaddle, women often rode horses astride during long journeys."

2

With the legs wide apart.

Example

"The gymnast landed securely on the mat with his feet planted firmly astride."

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• Rhymes for astride

• Nearby Words

astral
astrantia
astray
astride
astringent
astringently
astrologer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the Old English prefix 'a-' (meaning 'on' or 'in a state of') combined with the noun 'stride', originally referring to standing with the legs set wide apart.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astride. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astride
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