dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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The new Bean Pod falls in the latter category but sets itself apart with dedicated storage solutions for multiple types of sports equipment, including dirt bikes, bicycles and stand-up paddleboards – all on the same trip. New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025 California Highway Patrol responded at 3:52 p.m. to reports of racing between several motor bikes and dirt bikes on the westbound 60 Freeway at Rosemead Boulevard near South El Monte. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025 Despite a rich history of building dirt bikes and ATVs, Honda’s SUVs have never had much off-road credibility. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 The Board of Alders also passed an ordinance instituting fines for gas stations that allow ATV and dirt bike riders to fill up at their stations. Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025 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 6 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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