Definition

A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and is often used for transportation or recreation.

Example

He rode his motorbike to work every day.

Conversation

Have you seen my new motorbike?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's a sleek black model with red stripes.

That sounds awesome! I can't wait to take a ride on it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Motorbike → It is formed from "motor" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move) and "bike" (short for bicycle, from "bi-" meaning two and "cyclus" meaning circle or wheel). The word "motorbike" refers to a two-wheeled vehicle that moves using a motor.

Memory Tip

Think of a vehicle that moves ('movere') and has two wheels ('bi-' and 'cyclus') — that's what a motorbike is.

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