motocross
noun
mo·to·cross
ˈmō-tō-ˌkrȯs 
variants
or less commonly motorcross
plural motocrosses also motorcrosses
: a closed-course motorcycle race over natural or simulated rough terrain (as with steep inclines, hairpin turns, and mud)
… has brought in some 75,000 visitors during the past six months. They have come to participate in such activities as square dance contests, Highland games and motocrosses.—
Judith Segal and Linn Varney
Judith Segal and Linn Varney
also
: the sport of engaging in motocross races
If you think racing motocross is a tough sport now—just take yourself back 30 years to the early '70s. —Dirt Rider
Dirt Rider Motocross began around 1914 as a form of relaxation for employees at an English motorcycle factory. It became an international sport in the '50s, mainly in Europe. In the '70s, it took root in America, particularly in Southern California. —Tracy Young
Tracy Young This versatile space seats 12,000 people for events ranging from basketball to motorcross and world-class ice skating. —Steve Womersley and Rachel Neustein
Steve Womersley and Rachel Neustein In a return for the first event this summer, motocross enthusiasts will once again be able to race at the Taber Motorsports Park this coming weekend. —Cole Parkinson
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The radiator panel, fork guards, and headlamp surround are all unique, while the motocross fenders are borrowed from a Honda SL350.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
McRae wears a Balmain motocross top, a Revzilla helmet, and residency moto gloves.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
They are accompanied by Olympic swimming gold medalist Nathan Adrian, pro-surfer Alana Blanchard, pro soccer player Landon Donovan, motocross champion and husband of Pink, Carey Hart, TV personality and DJ Brody Jenner and Olympic track and field athlete Marion Jones.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Carey Hart, who has been competing in motocross for years, embraced the opportunity to push himself physically after having to take a step back recently.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
McRae wears a Balmain motocross top, a Revzilla helmet, and residency moto gloves.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
They are accompanied by Olympic swimming gold medalist Nathan Adrian, pro-surfer Alana Blanchard, pro soccer player Landon Donovan, motocross champion and husband of Pink, Carey Hart, TV personality and DJ Brody Jenner and Olympic track and field athlete Marion Jones.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Carey Hart, who has been competing in motocross for years, embraced the opportunity to push himself physically after having to take a step back recently.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Motocross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motocross. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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motocross
noun
mo·to·cross
ˈmōt-ō-ˌkrȯs
: a motorcycle race over a course laid out on rough terrain
also
: the sport of motocross racing
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