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 )