dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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On the same day, 100 cyclists, e-bike and dirt bike riders took over a Boston highway, terrifying local drivers. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Maybe even trails for dirt bikes and other outdoor activities could go in beneath the park’s thick canopy of trees. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025 The teen — whom the Miami Herald is not naming because of his age — was riding a 2025 Surron Ultra Bee, a dirt bike that sells for $7,999 and can reach speeds of up to 59 miles per hour, according to Miami police. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025 Carolina Adventure World—which also has over 120 miles of ATV, UTV, and dirt bike trails—offers a yurt and several styles of cabins for rent. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

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