moto

American  

[moh-toh] / ˈmoʊ toʊ /

noun

plural

motos

1. one of the heats in a motocross.

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Etymology

Origin of moto

First recorded in 1970–75; motocross

Example Sentences

Before a mass deployment, the shop tends to see an uptick in military motivational, or “moto,” tattoos, which often feature unit numbers or slogans.

From Los Angeles Times

I became president of the Houston Ducati Official Club in 2014, and I call it my “Moto Family.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At the helm are two chefs who met at Moto, the Michelin-starred pioneer of haute cuisine.

From Salon

There’s even the legendary Moto brisket cigar — once exclusive to their catering menu — now available to the public.

From Salon

“Keeping the memory of Moto alive, keeping the memory of Homaru alive after a tragic ending, to have this still be in Chicago, was important to both of us.”

From Salon