noun
Uncommon
moto
Moto (noun) means informal shorthand for a motorcycle or moped. Example: “He parked his moto outside the cafe.”
noun
1
Informal shorthand for a motorcycle or moped.
"He parked his moto outside the cafe."
"They rented motos to explore the island."
2
One race in a motocross or BMX event, especially as part of a multi-race series.
"She won her first moto but crashed out in the second."
"The rider led from start to finish in the final moto."
How to use moto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for a motorcycle, or one heat in a motocross-style race.
When to use it
Informal, used mainly among riders and motorsport fans rather than in formal writing.
Common pairings
ride a moto
win a moto
moto race
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Word forms
- Plural
- motos
- Third person singular
- motos
- Past tense
- motoed
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Etymology
Clipped from "motocross" or "motorcycle."
Rhymes for moto
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What does “moto” mean?
The word “moto” means informal shorthand for a motorcycle or moped. In plain terms, casual slang for a motorcycle, or one heat in a motocross-style race.
How do you use “moto” in a sentence?
Here is “moto” used in a sentence: “He parked his moto outside the cafe.”
What part of speech is “moto”?
“Moto” is a noun.
Is “moto” a common word?
“Moto” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “moto” have?
“Moto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal shorthand for a motorcycle or moped.
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