Definition
n. a type of motorcycle racing that takes place on natural dirt tracks. Riders wear special protective gear and jump over obstacles like logs and rocks.
n. a form of motorcycle racing conducted on closed off-road circuits featuring natural terrain such as dirt, sand, and mud. Often involves high-speed jumps and technical obstacles.
Examples
“He spends every weekend practicing motocross in the forest.”
“The motocross track was built specifically for the championship, featuring steep hills and deep ruts to challenge the riders.”
“While street racing relies on sheer speed and mechanical precision, motocross demands a unique combination of physical endurance and technical skill to navigate unpredictable terrain at high velocity.”
Examples
simple
“He spends every weekend practicing motocross in the forest.”
contextual
“The motocross track was built specifically for the championship, featuring steep hills and deep ruts to challenge the riders.”
complex
“While street racing relies on sheer speed and mechanical precision, motocross demands a unique combination of physical endurance and technical skill to navigate unpredictable terrain at high velocity.”
Etymology
From French, a macaronic blend of moto, from motocyclette (“motorcycle”) and English cross-country. May be decomposed as moto- + -cross.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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