motorcycle
noun
a motor vehicle similar to a bicycle but usually larger and heavier, chiefly for one rider but sometimes having two saddles or an attached sidecar for passengers.
motorcycles
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pluralof motorcycle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Like Wehr, Kramer appeared to have a passion for cars and motorcycles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
During communist days, chronic shortages and years-long waiting lists for cars like the puttering Trabant meant that mopeds and motorcycles became an indispensable way to get around.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
But officials are most concerned about young riders on the electric bicycles and motorcycles outfitted with the most powerful motors that can sometimes outrun police vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Fatima explains how the raids unfold: "You could have 100 motorcycles, and each one could be carrying three people."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
We’d play jump rope, soccer, and hopscotch in that cul-de-sac, or we’d ride our bikes round and round, making zooming noises as if they were motorcycles.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
