supercross

noun

su·​per·​cross ˈsü-pər-ˌkrȯs 

: a motorcycle race held in a stadium on a dirt track having hairpin turns and high jumps

Examples of supercross in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And last month, the seventh stop of the 17-round supercross series came to AT&T Stadium. — Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026

There’s a full-size motocross track, multiple supercross tracks and some smaller practice tracks, too, encompassing about 80 acres. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 June 2025

For Deegan, winning the 250 supercross championship would be the final feather in his cap of what’s been an illustrious 250 career during his teenage years. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 May 2025

Colorado native Eli Tomac has been sidelined with a broken leg since mid-February, and defending 450 supercross champion Jett Lawrence saw his season end in early February due to a torn ACL. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 May 2025

We are also joined on the ride by Yamaha ambassadors and former motocross and supercross champions Damon Bradshaw and Ryan Villopot. — Bill Roberson, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

super- + motocross

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for supercross

• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• menelaus
• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas