motorcycle

noun
UK: /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/
US: /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

  1. A two-wheeled vehicle powered by a motor, designed for one or two people.

    1. He rides his motorcycle to work every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The motorcycle zoomed past, its engine roaring loudly through the streets. [ ] [ ]

  2. A vehicle similar to a bicycle but with a motor that makes it move.

    1. She learned to ride a motorcycle when she was sixteen. [ ] [ ]
    2. Touring the countryside by motorcycle offers a unique sense of freedom and adventure. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

motorbike bike
motorcycle verb

  1. To ride or travel on a motorcycle.

    1. They motorcycle across the country every summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. He likes to motorcycle through the mountains on weekends for fun. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "motorcycle" in English means: A two-wheeled vehicle powered by a motor, designed for one or two people., A vehicle similar to a bicycle but with a motor that makes it move..

The phonetic transcription of "motorcycle" is /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ in British English and /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "motorcycle": motorbike, bike.

Example usage of "motorcycle": "He rides his motorcycle to work every day.". More examples on the page.