moto
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of moto
First recorded in 1970–75; see origin at motocross
Example Sentences
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In his hometown, Rojas is remembered as a good kid and an avid participant in folk dances around Carnival time who drove a moto taxi to pay for his studies at a vocational school.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022
A cropped sequined black moto jacket/bolero with leg-of-mutton sleeves came matched with an olive drab corset atop a camo ruffled skirt.
From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2020
For more moto and vintage, visit Dream Company on Ingersoll.
From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2019
The KTM rider from Grand Terrace, California, won the second moto after finishing third in the first.
From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2017
“He is a Big Man. Ihukwara moto? Did you see that car?”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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