motorbike

noun

mo·​tor·​bike ˈmō-tər-ˌbīk How to pronounce motorbike (audio)
: a small usually lightweight motorcycle
motorbike intransitive verb

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The reserve price for Energica was listed at US$4.65 million, which is not terrible for a whole motorbike firm, but the starting bid was only $3.5 million. New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2025 After Trump’s 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel went into effect on Wednesday, the EU immediately retaliated with tariffs on $28 billion worth of American goods, including boats, bourbon and motorbikes. Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025 Kathryn Fuller of Lakeside was riding a three-wheeled motorbike on westbound state Route 94 in Dulzura when a Subaru Crosstrek exited a dirt driveway directly in her path about 11 a.m. Sunday, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office and California Highway Patrol. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025 When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for motorbike

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorbike was in 1903

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“Motorbike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorbike. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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motorbike

noun
mo·​tor·​bike ˈmōt-ər-ˌbīk How to pronounce motorbike (audio)
: a light motorcycle

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