dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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Last month, officers seized a dozen dirt bikes and made at least four arrests in two separate crackdowns. Tim Fang, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 From big-name manufacturers like Stark to niche startups and even some Chinese brands, the electric off-road dirt bike space is buzzing with capable options. New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026 Previously, the eastern edge of the acreage was converted into a dirt bike track planned with jumps and tight corners, a layout that could be revived by new owners. Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 23 Mar. 2026 Gordon said trail users have reported seeing electric motorcycles and dirt bikes on trails around Hulls Gulch, Camel’s Back and Military Reserve, typically ridden by teenagers. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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