Word
motorcycle
Phoneticsmo·tor·cy·cle, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmoʊtɝˌsaɪkəɫ/
UK/mˈəʊtəsˌaɪkəl/
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Countable noun
Definition
n. a vehicle with two wheels and an engine that you ride like a bicycle.
n. a motor vehicle with two wheels, a seat for a rider, and handlebars for steering.
Examples
“He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.”
“The police officer parked his motorcycle on the side of the road to help the driver.”
“Modern motorcycle designs often prioritise aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight materials to improve both fuel economy and high-speed stability on the motorway.”
Examples
simple
“He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.”
contextual
“The police officer parked his motorcycle on the side of the road to help the driver.”
complex
“Modern motorcycle designs often prioritise aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight materials to improve both fuel economy and high-speed stability on the motorway.”
Etymology
From motor + cycle, from the Motorcyclette produced in 1897 by the French Werner Frères et Cie.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Word family
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- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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