motocross

[ moh-toh-kraws, -kros ]

noun

1. a timed motorcycle race over a closed course consisting of a winding dirt trail with hills, jumps, sharp turns, and often muddy terrain. : MX

motocross

/ ˈməʊtəˌkrɒs /

noun

1. a motorcycle race across very rough ground
2. another name for rallycross See also autocross

Word History and Origins

Origin of motocross¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from French: equivalent to moto(rcycle) + cross(-country)

Word History and Origins

Origin of motocross¹

C20: from moto ( r ) + cross ( -country )

Example Sentences

This time it was a video of Cole Bernier, who she knew from motocross racing.

From Outside Online

Her brother got her into motocross, and by her teens she was racing in the professional women’s division.

From Outside Online

So when he was young, he raced … the first thing he raised was a motocross, dirt bikes.

From Ozy

Aldon Baker, Motocross Trainer from USA Sometimes hydration means more than water.

From Essence.com

Last of all, Huntsman promised to bring his Harley Davidson and his motocross bike.

From The Daily Beast

I put my own cloner in the pocket of my vintage black leather motocross jacket with the armored pockets and left for school.

From Project Gutenberg