Motorbikes Meaning in English
word · lemma: motorbike
ˈmoʊtɝˌbaɪks
MOH-ter-bykes
mˈəʊtəbˌaɪks
MOH-tuh-bykes
Definition
Motorbikes are two-wheeled vehicles with engines, typically smaller and lighter than cars, used for transport or recreation.
Usage & Nuances
"Motorbikes" is more common in UK English; in US English, "motorcycles" is used more often. They differ from scooters (which have smaller engines and a step-through frame). Common collocations include "ride motorbikes" and "buy/sell motorbikes."
Spanish: motocicletasPortuguese (BR): motosPortuguese (PT): motasChinese (Simplified): 摩托车Chinese (Traditional): 摩托車Hindi: मोटरसाइकिलेंArabic: دراجات ناريةBengali: মোটরবাইক - মটরসাইকেলRussian: мотоциклыJapanese: バイク - オートバイVietnamese: xe máyKorean: 오토바이Turkish: motosikletUrdu: موٹر بائیکIndonesian: sepeda motor
Example Sentences
There are many motorbikes parked outside the school.
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My friends like to ride motorbikes on weekends.
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Motorbikes are faster than bicycles.
basic
I used to fix motorbikes with my uncle when I was a teenager.
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It’s dangerous to ride motorbikes without a helmet.
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Some people collect vintage motorbikes as a hobby.
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