motorbike
word
Definition
A motorbike is a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine, smaller than a car, also known as a motorcycle.
Usage & Nuances
Common in British and Australian English; 'motorcycle' is more formal or American English. Often used informally; not interchangeable with 'scooter' (smaller engine, step-through design). Can be used as both a noun and less commonly as a verb (to motorbike somewhere).
Spanish: moto - motocicletaPortuguese (BR): moto - motocicletaPortuguese (PT): mota - motocicloChinese (Simplified): 摩托车Chinese (Traditional): 摩托車Hindi: मोटरबाइक - मोटरसाइकिलArabic: دراجة نارية
Example Sentences
My brother bought a new motorbike.
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She goes to work on her motorbike every day.
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A motorbike is faster than a bicycle.
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I love the feeling of freedom when riding my motorbike on the open road.
natural
Can you hear that loud motorbike outside?
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They decided to take a trip across the country on a motorbike together.
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