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

Is that a child zipping by on a motorcycle with no helmet? —Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

This track call-out, paired with Bey arriving at the beginning of the film on horseback and exiting on a white and black motorcycle, potentially points to an era that could provide nods to artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025

The motorcycle had damage consistent with being struck by another vehicle. —Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025

Daniel flew off the motorcycle, suffered significant injuries and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. —Ethan Wolin august 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

motor bicycle

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for motorcycle

• recycle
• cycle

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