dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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Most states do not allow electric dirt bikes on public roads, sidewalks, or bike paths. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 The crash was occurred shortly before 7:10 p.m. in the area of 721 Norwich Road — also known as Route 12 — where emergency crews responded following several 911 callers reporting an crash involving a dirt bike and a vehicle, according to the Plainfield Police Department. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025 More: Man on dirt bike killed in collision with vehicle along Taylor Boulevard Reach growth and development reporter Matthew Glowicki at mglowicki@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4000. Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Apr. 2025 Not dissimilar to the looks in 2004’s Torque, the outfits in Supercross embody the bright racing uniforms that professional dirt bike riders wear out on the tracks. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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