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Definition of motorbike

motorbike

/ˈmoʊ.tərˌbaɪk/
mo · tor · bike
Plural:motorbikes
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Past Simple:motorbiked
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Past Participle:motorbiked
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Present Participle:motorbiking
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motorbike Lexical Profile

motorbike Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A two-wheeled vehicle powered by a motor and having no pedals, especially a small or lightweight motorcycle.

Example

"She commuted through the busy city traffic on her motorbike every morning."

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• verb

1

To travel or ride on a motorbike.

Example

"They motorbiked across the countryside during their summer vacation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British English, 'motorbike' is the standard everyday term for any motorcycle, whereas in American English it more often refers specifically to a small, lightweight motorcycle or moped.

• Nearby Words

motocrosser
motor
motorbicycle
motorbike
motorbiker
motorbiking
motorboat

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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