motorcycle

noun

mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce motorcycle (audio)
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle intransitive verb
motorcyclist noun

Examples of motorcycle in a Sentence

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The body of a man from Cedar City, Utah, who went missing last week has been found by authorities following a deadly motorcycle incident. David Chiu, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 In 2016, a volunteer motorcycle group escorted the remains of one veteran cross country from Oregon to the final resting place in Maine. CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024 There were some fun action moments here, with motorcycles chasing after the plane, Daryl—and later Carol—going sniper mode. Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Whitelock has been a prominent name in the UK custom motorcycle scene since 1985. New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for motorcycle 

Word History

Etymology

motor bicycle

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorcycle was in 1894

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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

motorcycle

noun
mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce motorcycle (audio)
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
motorcycle verb
motorcyclist noun

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