motorcycle

noun

mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce motorcycle (audio)
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle intransitive verb
motorcyclist noun

Examples of motorcycle in a Sentence

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Bobby Petrino’s old motorcycle since the former Arkansas head coach has been welcomed back as offensive coordinator. Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 CarShield Extended Car Warranty Learn More Policy highlights CarShield offers seven warranties, including bumper-to-bumper, powertrain, electrical systems, motorcycles and EVs. Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025 In her free time, Robin loves watching football, riding her motorcycle, and playing bocce ball. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 His arrival home each night is announced by his sputtering motorcycle and his drunken stumbling up the stairs. Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for motorcycle

Word History

Etymology

motor bicycle

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motorcycle was in 1894

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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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motorcycle

noun
mo·​tor·​cy·​cle ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce motorcycle (audio)
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
motorcycle verb
motorcyclist noun

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