moto

[moh-toh]

noun

plural

motos 

1. one of the heats in a motocross.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moto¹

First recorded in 1970–75; motocross

Example Sentences

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

The armed men attacked the Kinshasa residence of Vital Kamerhe, a federal legislator and a candidate for speaker of the National Assembly of Congo, but were stopped by his guards, Michel Moto Muhima, his spokesperson said on the X social media platform.

From Seattle Times

“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