motorcycle
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈmoʊtɝˌsaɪkəɫ// UK //mˈəʊtəsˌaɪkəl// mo·tor·cy·cle
n. a vehicle with two wheels and an engine. It is much faster and heavier than a bicycle.
n. a two-wheeled motor vehicle with a frame and a saddle for the rider. Often used as a more formal alternative to 'motorbike'.
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.
From motor + cycle, from the Motorcyclette produced in 1897 by the French Werner Frères et Cie.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'ride' or 'mount' rather than 'drive'.