dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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During one weekend enforcement event, an officer was hit with a dirt bike. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Kenjura said devices like electric dirt bikes and mini bikes can be powerful enough to exceed the capabilities of young riders. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 The victim was riding a mini bike, which is similar to a small dirt bike, without a helmet. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026 While standard e-bikes under 750 watts are permitted on the Greenbelt, electric dirt bikes, which can reach speeds of 60 to 70 miles per hour, are not. Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 30 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 5 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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