dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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The jury was able to see the moment the camera following Barreto switched its view to show the heat of the dirt bike. Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024 Instead of housing a second bed, the alcove is there to add storage space, and is sized to hold the individual bed panels and mattress segments – thus keeping the pickup bed free and clear to store other gear, up to and including bicycles or dirt bikes. New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024 For fun, excitement and recreation, many travelers on vacation or a weekend outing rent or bring their own all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes or snowmobiles. Gary Stoller, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Rader was surprised with the brand new dirt bike just after the lemonade stand event ended. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dirt bike 

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 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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