dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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So far, officials have already confiscated dozens of ATVs and dirt bikes, Arulampalam said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 In the 1970s and 80s, dirt bikes buzzed around its fragile landscape, creating erosion and noise. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Additional officers responded after police were surrounded by the group of dirt bike riders. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Evert raised her kids in an active household The retired tennis star told Sports Illustrated in 2006 that her Florida home had everything from dirt bikes and lacrosse sticks to skateboards and paintball artillery. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 27 June 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 16 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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