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dirt bike

American  
[durt bahyk] / ˈdɜrt ˌbaɪk /

noun

dirt bikes plural
  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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of dirt bike

First recorded in 1970–75

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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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