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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Analysts say Russian forces have adapted their tactics, moving in smaller groups on foot or on motorbikes to evade Ukrainian drone defenses. Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 31 July 2025 On-bike cameras have transmitters that send signals to nearby motorbikes. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 Sergeant Andrew Yates said the motorbike rider was covered in flies and fire ants when he was found lying in a ditch, per KBTX3. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 July 2025 The streets buzz with people and cars and motorbikes and buses. Daliah Singer, Denver Post, 5 June 2025 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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motorbike

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

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