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Definition of moto

moto

/ˈmoʊtoʊ/
mo · to
Plural:motos
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moto Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A single heat, race, or round in a motocross or BMX competition, several of which typically make up a complete event.

Example

"She finished second in the opening moto but won the second heat to claim the overall victory."

2

An informal term for a motorcycle, particularly an off-road dirt bike or a camera motorcycle accompanying a bicycle race.

Example

"The television crew followed the breakaway cyclists closely on a camera moto."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'moto' with the homophone 'motto' (a short maxim or guiding principle).

• Rhymes for moto

• Nearby Words

motiveless
motley
motmot
moto
motocross
motocrosser
motor

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century as a clipping of 'motocross' and 'motorcycle', reinforced by French 'moto' (short for 'motocyclette').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moto
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