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

Following a large investment from Indian scooter and vehicle maker Bajaj Auto and a few ownership changes, KTM grew to become one of Europe’s most successful motorbike brands, including fielding a team in MotoGP, the top tier of international motorcycle racing. —William Roberson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

While there’s nothing more rock and roll than a knee-length version, a cropped, motorcycle style in faux leather has more edge and can be worn into spring. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024

This year, police are adding cameras, motorcycle patrols, and new fencing to curb crime across its 30,000 parking spaces. —Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024

Nearly a dozen Massachusetts state troopers arrived with motorcycles via the Steamship Authority Ferry on Monday, and vehicles and equipment have been dropped off by a series of Air Force C-17's over the past three days. —Christina Coulter, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024

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