Motorcycle

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊ.tər.saɪ.kəl/

Definitions of motorcycle

noun a two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and used for transportation

Example Sentences

A1 I want to learn how to ride a motorcycle.

A2 My friend bought a new motorcycle and is excited to go for a ride.

B1 She decided to take a motorcycle trip across the country.

B2 The motorcycle rally attracted riders from all over the world.

C1 He customized his motorcycle with unique paint and accessories.

C2 The motorcycle enthusiast spent hours working on restoring vintage bikes.

Examples of motorcycle in a Sentence

formal The man rode his motorcycle to work every day.

informal He loves taking his bike out for a spin.

slang I'm thinking of getting a new hog.

figurative Her thoughts raced like a motorcycle engine, loud and fast.

Grammatical Forms of motorcycle

• past tense: motorcycled
• plural: motorcycles
• comparative: more motorcycle
• superlative: most motorcycle
• present tense: motorcycles
• future tense: will motorcycle
• perfect tense: have motorcycled
• continuous tense: is motorcycling
• singular: motorcycle
• positive degree: motorcycle
• infinitive: to motorcycle
• gerund: motorcycling
• participle: motorcycled

Origin and Evolution of motorcycle

First Known Use: 1894 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'motorcycle' originated from the combination of the words 'motor' and 'cycle'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'motorcycle' was first used in 1894 to describe a motorized bicycle, and has since evolved to refer to a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine.