dirt bike
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of dirt bike
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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That changed in 2024 when he bought his son, then 9, a low-speed dirt bike from Walmart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 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
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
She’s hated that dirt bike since the day Dad bought it last winter.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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