dirt bike
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dirt bike
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Tuesday, when a motorcycle deputy attempted a traffic stop as Bellish was riding an unregistered Arctic Leopard electric dirt bike, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
A bizarre pursuit unfolded along the residential streets of Oceanside this week as a helicopter and half a dozen sheriff’s patrol cars chased a teen whizzing away from them on an electric dirt bike.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He said when he needs tips on fixing his dirt bike, he prefers to search for things on the internet or to use YouTube.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Neither victim was wearing a helmet, and the dirt bike did not have lights, according to the statement.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023
A boy zooms toward me on a dirt bike wearing a Celtics jersey with a hoodie underneath, clear beads on his braids.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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