dirt bike
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dirt bike
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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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
Nina Dobrev is “ahead of schedule” in her recovery from a dirt bike accident that left her with a torn ACL and meniscus and a bone fracture.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024
The accident occurred as Dobrev was riding an electric dirt bike for the first time, she explained last month in an Instagram video chronicling her recovery.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024
The preliminary investigation indicates that the SUV was taking a left turn when the dirt bike crashed into it.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023
If Styx Malone himself couldn’t get out of Sutton on the Grasshopper, what chance did I have on my dirt bike?
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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