motorcycle

noun

mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce motorcycle (audio)
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle intransitive verb
motorcyclist noun

Examples of motorcycle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The impact ejected the driver from the Harley, and the motorcycle slid to a rest and was moved off the road before officers arrived. Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024 Noa was seized on October 7th from the Nova Music Festival, terrorized, thrown on the back of a motorcycle, and taken into Gaza. ABC News, 9 June 2024 Later that day, deputies said Knight’s motorcycle was also found in the river near where he was found dead. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024 His loot includes: A Kia K5 GT-Line; trips to Milan, Hawaii, and Miami; a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 motorcycle; and apparel from Versace, Gucci, and Coach. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for motorcycle 

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Word History

Etymology

motor bicycle

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorcycle was in 1894

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Cite this Entry

“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

motorcycle

noun
mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce motorcycle (audio)
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
motorcycle verb
motorcyclist noun

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