dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But with the launch of the Sting MX5 Pro electric dirt bike, Talaria has unleashed a compelling alternative. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2024 Saturday when the Honda CRF 80F dirt bike the minor was driving west on Main St. in Benton County was struck head-on by a Dodge Dakota heading east as the two vehicles approached a curve in the road. Lena Miano, arkansasonline.com, 28 July 2024 The Stars and Stripes Nationals, an event hosted by USA BMX and the Detroit Sports Commission in Waterford, allows fans to watch the exhibition from the stands then afterward try out dirt bikes on their own. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024 Nina Dobrev is sinking her teeth into her recovery following a May dirt bike accident that left her with severe knee injuries. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dirt bike 

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Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dirt bike was in 1970

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“Dirt bike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dirt%20bike. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

noun
: a light motorcycle designed to be used off the road
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