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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

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

Calderon and Murphey are dismayed by dirt bike tracks and moguls made of mud flecked with seashells that mar the mesa.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2023

A viral video from Sunday night showed a group of ATV, motorcycle and dirt bike riders surrounding 23-year-old Nikki Bullock’s sedan.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 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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