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Definition of supercross

supercross

/ˈsuːpərˌkrɔːs/
su · per · cross
Plural:supercrosses
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supercross Lexical Profile

supercross Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A variant of motocross motorcycle racing held inside a sports stadium or arena on an artificially constructed dirt track featuring steep jumps, tight turns, and technical obstacles.

Example

"Thousands of spectators packed the stadium to watch the championship supercross race under the lights."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1970s in the United States as a blend of 'super' (from the original 'Superbowl of Motocross' held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1972) and 'motocross'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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