motorcycle

noun

mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl 

: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels

motorcycle intransitive verb

motorcyclist

ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-k(ə-)list 

noun

Examples of motorcycle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gosling will be the second actor to play the Spirit of Vengeance in a film after Nicolas Cage played the fiery motorcycle rider in two Sony movies. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026

The idea is to enable riders to accelerate earlier and utilize more of the motorcycle’s capabilities when traction gets erratic rather than just suppressing wheelspin. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

The motorcycle operator, identified as Whiteside, and his passenger, identified as Islami, were both pronounced dead at the scene, police said. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Outer Banks actor Drew Starkey looks effortlessly cool stepping on his motorcycle in Los Angeles on July 21. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

motor bicycle

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for motorcycle

• recycle
• cycle

Kids Definition

motorcycle

noun

mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl 

: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels

motorcycle verb

motorcyclist

-ˌsī-k(ə-)ləst 

noun