Deverbal from ride on.
ride-on (plural ride-ons)
- A lawn mower designed to be ridden rather than pushed.
- Synonym: riding mower
- A toy for a child to ride, usually resembling a real vehicle or a cartoon character.
- Coordinate term: pushalong
2012, Phyllis Thomas, Indiana Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places, page 3:Visitors of all ages particularly enjoy the bumper cars, coin-operated ride-ons, and arcade games. The nominal admission price includes one free ride on an antique carousel for children 2 years of age and older.