moto

American  

[moh-toh] / ˈmoʊ toʊ /

noun

plural

motos

1. one of the heats in a motocross.

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Etymology

Origin of moto

First recorded in 1970–75; motocross

Example Sentences

I became president of the Houston Ducati Official Club in 2014, and I call it my “Moto Family.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At the helm are two chefs who met at Moto, the Michelin-starred pioneer of haute cuisine.

From Salon

There’s even the legendary Moto brisket cigar — once exclusive to their catering menu — now available to the public.

From Salon

“Keeping the memory of Moto alive, keeping the memory of Homaru alive after a tragic ending, to have this still be in Chicago, was important to both of us.”

From Salon

“I have no idea who these people are,” he told Kahn, later saying he misheard their names as “Jack Lemmon and Yoko Moto.”

From Seattle Times