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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Several motorcycles and their riders were also seen being thrown onto the road after the collision.
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
Authorities said the suspect then smashed into the store's jewelry counter, stealing nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise before walking out and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Most motorcycles in this class cost around twice as much as the Nomadix does.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Russia’s emphasis on frontline infantry comes as Russian military forces have mostly abandoned armored vehicle assaults in favor of advancing on foot, motorcycle, or even horseback in the face of Ukraine’s innovative drone warfare.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
Authorities said the suspect then smashed into the store's jewelry counter, stealing nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise before walking out and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Most motorcycles in this class cost around twice as much as the Nomadix does.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Russia’s emphasis on frontline infantry comes as Russian military forces have mostly abandoned armored vehicle assaults in favor of advancing on foot, motorcycle, or even horseback in the face of Ukraine’s innovative drone warfare.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for motorcycle
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 17 May. 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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