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motorcycle
/ˈməʊ.tə.saɪ.kəl/
[/ˈməʊ.tə.saɪ.kəl/]
motor two-wheeler
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine, ridden like a bicycle.
Example
He roared down the empty highway on his motorcycle, the wind whipping past his helmet.
He roared down the empty highway on his motorcycle, the wind whipping past his helmet.
Etymology
Compound of 'motor' (Latin, mover) and 'cycle'; coined in the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for fast personal transport; often shortened to 'motorbike' or 'bike'.