dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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Electric bikes, motorcycles and dirt bikes have surged in popularity in recent years and are especially popular among teens. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 In all, officers impounded 77 dirt bikes and ATVs that, collectively, were valued at $200,000 or more, Beere said. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 According to Beere, a total of 77 dirt bikes and ATVs were recovered, along with two firearms. Tim Fang, CBS News, 7 May 2026 In one picture, Jett could be seen wearing a matching long-sleeve shirt and pants, stepping on the back of a truck where his dirt bike was strapped on. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 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 15 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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