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

Last month, Joel told The Hollywood Reporter that he’s been forced to sell off his beloved collection of motorcycles because he’s not allowed to drive anymore. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026

The maker of the Super Cub motorcycle and Accord sedan also announced major production investments in North America and Brazil. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

An off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy died after a motorcycle crash in Long Beach over the weekend. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Seasonal outerwear, including aviator, sleek leather and motorcycle jackets, is paired with the Baggy Jean to bring an understated edge to classic holiday dressing. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

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