motorbike

noun

mo·​tor·​bike ˈmō-tər-ˌbīk How to pronounce motorbike (audio)
: a small usually lightweight motorcycle
motorbike intransitive verb

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Moreover, conservation work in remote areas requires extensive and regular travel, often by motorbike or other vehicles. ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 That's ironic considering the island is known for its beaches, and this busy, sprawling town full of yoga studios, vegan cafes, shops, spas, and markets is a 30-minute motorbike ride from the nearest stretch of sand. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 The sound of motorbikes and cars fade as birds take over with their harmonies all around Nai Lert’s Thai vernacular style all-teak vacation home, built in 1915. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The moment the plane landed, a mob poured onto the runway and began chasing it by jeep, by motorbike, and on foot. Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motorbike

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorbike was in 1903

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“Motorbike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorbike. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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motorbike

noun
mo·​tor·​bike ˈmōt-ər-ˌbīk How to pronounce motorbike (audio)
: a light motorcycle

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