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dirt bike

American  
[durt bahyk] / ˈdɜrt ˌbaɪk /

noun

  1. a small motorcycle designed and built with special tires and suspension for riding on unpaved roads and over rough terrain.

dirt bike British  

noun

  1. a type of motorbike designed for use over rough ground

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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

It was a delightful day of sightseeing and tooling around — Rizzs in the side-by-side ATV, Nick on his dirt bike.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Kick start the dirt bike, Fowler is ready to roll.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2023

The melding of metal between the dirt bike series piqued the interest of NBC Sports and Peacock, leading to a large investment in the sports.

From Washington Times • May 26, 2023

It had irked Cole, watching his sports gear, including his dirt bike, snowmobile, bicycle, skis, and even his helmet, all sold through a newspaper ad Hke some junk at a cheap garage sale.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

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