motorbike
MOH-tuh-byk
Motorbike (noun) means a motorcycle, especially a smaller or lighter one (chiefly British). Example: “He commutes to work on a motorbike to beat the traffic.”
noun
1
A motorcycle, especially a smaller or lighter one (chiefly British).
"He commutes to work on a motorbike to beat the traffic."
"She learned to ride a motorbike before she could drive a car."
verb
1
To ride or travel by motorbike.
"They motorbiked across three countries last summer."
How to use motorbike
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA motorcycle, particularly a smaller one.
UK vs US
"Motorbike" is standard in British English; American English usually prefers "motorcycle."
Common pairings
ride a motorbike
motorbike helmet
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Word forms
- Plural
- motorbikes
- Third person singular
- motorbikes
- Past tense
- motorbiked
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He commutes to work on a _____ to beat the traffic.
Etymology
From motor + bike.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for motorbike
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What does “motorbike” mean?
The word “motorbike” means a motorcycle, especially a smaller or lighter one (chiefly British). In plain terms, a motorcycle, particularly a smaller one.
How do you pronounce “motorbike”?
“Motorbike” is pronounced MOH-tuh-byk (/ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “motorbike” in a sentence?
Here is “motorbike” used in a sentence: “He commutes to work on a motorbike to beat the traffic.”
What part of speech is “motorbike”?
Depending on how it is used, “motorbike” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “motorbike” a common word?
“Motorbike” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “motorbike” have?
“Motorbike” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a motorcycle, especially a smaller or lighter one (chiefly British).
