noun
moto
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
Word Forms
motoed past tense, motos plural, motos singular
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Etymology
Clipped from "motocross" or "motorcycle."