Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ride-shotgun
idiom
/ˈraɪd ˌʃɒt.ɡən/
Definition
To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.
Examples
- When we headed to the beach, I called dibs to ride shotgun.
- During our road trip, my brother always wants to ride shotgun.
Meaning
The term originates from the Old West when a guard would ride beside the driver of a stagecoach, often holding a shotgun for protection.
Synonyms
- front seat
- passenger seat
