motorcycle

noun

mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl 

: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels

motorcycle intransitive verb

motorcyclist

ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-k(ə-)list 

noun

Examples of motorcycle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So far, these run the gamut from the motorcycle and scooter helmets license with Nolan to collaborations with the likes of Saint Laurent, Chloé, Yohji Yamamoto, Elie Saab and Ami, among others. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025

The Emmy Award winner previously got candid about the bittersweet emotions that come with being a mom on Instagram, sharing an adorable photo of herself with Gene, sitting on a red toy motorcycle. —Kayla Grant, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025

In trials with passenger cars and motorcycles, systems with both forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB) capabilities were evaluated. —Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025

This slogan represents Honda’s commitment to innovation and achieving your dreams through their products including cars, trucks, minivans, motorcycles, ATV’s and SUV’s. —Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

motor bicycle

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

motorcycle

noun

mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl 

: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels

motorcycle verb

motorcyclist

-ˌsī-k(ə-)ləst 

noun