noun Uncommon

moto

Moto (noun) means informal shorthand for a motorcycle or moped. Example: “He parked his moto outside the cafe.”

noun

Informal shorthand for a motorcycle or moped.

"He parked his moto outside the cafe."

"They rented motos to explore the island."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

motoed past tense, motos plural, motos singular

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Etymology

Clipped from "motocross" or "motorcycle."

Rhymes for moto

oto GOTO Soto koto toto photo Kyoto DeSoto Okamoto Sakamoto Yamamoto Miyamoto

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Frequently asked questions

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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