motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl 
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle
intransitive verb
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Ronnie Bowman, a celebrated bluegrass vocalist, bassist and songwriter whose work shaped both bluegrass and mainstream country music, has died following a motorcycle accident.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Last year, Ducati won its sixth consecutive MotoGP championship in the Formula 1 of motorcycle racing.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Bowman passed away after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Ashland City, Tennessee, on March 21, according to a statement from Bowman’s family.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
This knocked Ritchson off his motorcycle, which resulted in cuts, bruises and a minor finger injury, TMZ reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Last year, Ducati won its sixth consecutive MotoGP championship in the Formula 1 of motorcycle racing.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Bowman passed away after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Ashland City, Tennessee, on March 21, according to a statement from Bowman’s family.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
This knocked Ritchson off his motorcycle, which resulted in cuts, bruises and a minor finger injury, TMZ reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
motorcycle
verb
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