moto

[moh-toh]

noun, plural mo·tos.

one of the heats in a motocross.

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Origin of moto

First recorded in 1970–75; see origin at motocross

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Contemporary Examples of moto

Available at Amazon Vince Camuto Moto Baseball Cap, $34 Baseball caps may be useful on the road, but they scream “tourist!”
The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Anthony Bourdain in Your Life
Allison McNearney
November 29, 2014
The vintage-inspired collaboration will include ten moto pieces, ranging from t-shirts and pants to boots and leather jackets.
Michelle Obama Talks Beauty at Maya Angelou’s Memorial; David Beckham Designs For Belstaff
The Fashion Beast Team
June 9, 2014
Why is the city once known as hog butcher to the world now offering a bacon martini at Moto?
Why Chicago Is America's Hottest City
The Daily Beast
February 28, 2011
Why is the city once known as hog butcher to the world now offering it a bacon martini at Moto?
Why Chicago Is Now America's Hottest City
Raymond Sokolov
February 28, 2011

Historical Examples of moto

For the first time on our trip we had trouble with the Moto.
The Spell of Switzerland
Nathan Haskell Dole
“Well, go on, Moto; I will not disturb you another time,” said Selim.
My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave
Henry M. Stanley
Should Moto take that from Kalulu which was not his to take?
My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave
Henry M. Stanley
Moto stood by as a supernumerary, and to interpret the words of Simba for Kalulu.
My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave
Henry M. Stanley
Here is a spear for thee, Moto; and a spear also for thee, Simba.
My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave
Henry M. Stanley