dirt bike

noun

: a usually lightweight motorcycle designed for operation on unpaved surfaces

Examples of dirt bike in a Sentence

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Most Popular Most Popular One person dead, three others injured in collision between dirt bikes, pickup truck in Voluntown One person dead, three others injured in collision between dirt bikes, pickup truck in Voluntown CT company’s iconic headquarters targeted for demolition. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025 According to authorities, an off-duty FBI agent confronted a reckless driver on a dirt bike, but the driver left. Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 Other memorable moments include Shawn Mendes riding an electric dirt bike around the backyard and Jill Scott inviting Woolsey to eat dinner with her crew. Cortney Fries, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025 But when his father finally fixes the issue with the bike and the engine turns on, Case turns, sees his red dirt bike, and drops the toy in shock. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dirt bike

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dirt bike was in 1970

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“Dirt bike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dirt%20bike. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

dirt bike

noun
: a light motorcycle designed to be used off the road
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