Motorcycle: meaning, definitions and examples
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motorcycle
[ หmoส.tษrหsaษช.kษl ]
vehicle
A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has a seat for the rider. Motorcycles are typically used for transportation and recreation.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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motorcycle |
Use when referring to a two-wheeled motorized vehicle, often in a more formal or technical context.
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motorbike |
Another term for a two-wheeled motorized vehicle, often used interchangeably with 'motorcycle' but can sometimes sound less formal.
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bike |
Commonly used in casual conversations to refer to any two-wheeled vehicle, either motorized or pedal-powered.
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cycle |
Generally used to refer to pedal-powered two-wheelers, often in more formal, technical or British English contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
- She enjoys going on long rides on her motorcycle.
sports
A type of racing or sport involving motorcycles. Competitors ride motorcycles at high speeds around tracks or off-road terrain.
Synonyms
motocross, motorcycle racing, motorcycle sport.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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motorcycle |
A general term for a two-wheeled motor vehicle used for both everyday transportation and leisure riding.
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motorcycle racing |
Describes the sport or activity of racing motorcycles on tracks or closed courses at high speeds.
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motorcycle sport |
A broader term that includes various types of competitions and sports involving motorcycles, such as road racing, enduro, trials, and motocross.
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motocross |
Refers to an off-road motorcycle racing sport that takes place on enclosed off-road circuits.
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Examples of usage
- He is a professional motorcycle racer.
- She enjoys watching motorcycle races on TV.
Translations
Translations of the word "motorcycle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น motocicleta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคฐเคธเคพเคเคเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Motorrad
๐ฎ๐ฉ sepeda motor
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพัะพัะธะบะป
๐ต๐ฑ motocykl
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผใใใค
๐ซ๐ท moto
๐ช๐ธ motocicleta
๐น๐ท motosiklet
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํ ๋ฐ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุฑุงุฌุฉ ูุงุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ motocykl
๐ธ๐ฐ motocykel
๐จ๐ณ ๆฉๆ่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ motorno kolo
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณtorhjรณl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพัะพัะธะบะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ motosiklet
๐ฒ๐ฝ motocicleta
Etymology
The motorcycle, as we know it today, has evolved over the past century. It originated from the development of the steam-powered bicycle in the 19th century, eventually transitioning to the internal combustion engine. The first commercial motorcycles were produced in the early 20th century, and since then, they have become a popular mode of transportation and a symbol of freedom and adventure.
See also: motor, motorbike, motorcoach, motorcycling, motorhome, motorist, motorists, motorized, motorway.