dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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It’s marketed as an off-road dirt bike, capable of reaching up to 60 mph, according to the website. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Electric dirt bikes have always been flexible, quiet, compact, and unintimidating. New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026 Electric dirt bikes, however, are limited to private property and are not allowed on any public roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes or bike paths. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026 In his interview with WZDX, Josh, Bryant’s dad, remembered his son as an energetic person who loved his dirt bike and friends but also took his responsibility as an older brother to his younger siblings seriously. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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