Motorcycling: meaning, definitions and examples
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motorcycling
[ ˈməʊ.tə.saɪ.kəl.ɪŋ ]
adventure
The activity or sport of riding a motorcycle, typically on open roads or off-road trails.
Synonyms
motorbiking, riding a motorcycle
Examples of usage
- I enjoy motorcycling through the mountains on the weekends.
- She decided to take up motorcycling as a new hobby.
transportation
The use of motorcycles as a means of transport.
Synonyms
motorcycle riding, riding on a motorbike
Examples of usage
- Motorcycling is a popular mode of transportation in many countries.
- He commutes to work by motorcycling.
activity
To ride a motorcycle.
Synonyms
drive a motorbike, ride a motorcycle
Examples of usage
- He enjoys motorcycling across the country during the summer.
- She motorcycled her way through the traffic.
Translations
Translations of the word "motorcycling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 motociclismo
🇮🇳 मोटरसाइकिल चलाना
🇩🇪 Motorradfahren
🇮🇩 bermotor
🇺🇦 мотоциклізм
🇵🇱 motocyklizm
🇯🇵 オートバイに乗ること
🇫🇷 motocyclisme
🇪🇸 motociclismo
🇹🇷 motosikletçilik
🇰🇷 오토바이 타기
🇸🇦 ركوب الدراجات النارية
🇨🇿 motocyklismus
🇸🇰 motocyklistika
🇨🇳 骑摩托车
🇸🇮 motociklizem
🇮🇸 mótorhjólamennska
🇰🇿 мотоциклде жүру
🇬🇪 მოტოციკლეტით სიარული
🇦🇿 motosiklet sürmək
🇲🇽 motociclismo
Etymology
The term 'motorcycling' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of the words 'motor' and 'cycle'. It became popular with the rise of motorized two-wheeled vehicles. Motorcycling has evolved from a mode of transportation to a recreational activity and sport enjoyed by millions worldwide.
See also: motor, motorbike, motorcoach, motorcycle, motorhome, motorist, motorists, motorized, motorway.