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 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported in 2025 that a 20-year study of pediatric dirt bike injuries showed a rise on average of 389 injuries annually from 2014 to 2023. John Aguilar, Denver Post, 24 June 2026 For parents whose children have been asking for a real dirt bike but who have been hesitant about fuel engines, noise, maintenance complexity, or cost, the D2 series offers an electric alternative to several of those concerns. New Atlas, 23 June 2026 Advocates said parents often do not understand the legal limitations of the electric dirt bike their child asked for or how to interpret confusing labeling from manufacturers. Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026 The electric dirt bike model has a maximum speed of 14 mph, according to online sales listings. Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 21 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 28 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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