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Definition of motorcycle

motorcycle

/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/
mo · tor · cy · cle
Plural:motorcycles
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Past Simple:motorcycled
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Past Participle:motorcycled
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Present Participle:motorcycling
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motorcycle Lexical Profile

motorcycle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and designed for one or two riders.

Example

"She enjoys riding her vintage motorcycle along the scenic coastal highways on weekends."

Synonyms
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• verb

1

To travel or ride on a motorcycle.

Example

"They plan to motorcycle across the entire continent of South America next year."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

motorcade
motorcar
motorcoach
motorcycle
motorcycling
motorcyclist
motorhome

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century (circa 1895), formed by combining 'motor' and 'cycle' (referring to a bicycle), originally denoting a bicycle propelled by an internal combustion engine.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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