motorcycle

English

/ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/, /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/

noun
Definitions
  • An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

Etymology

Compound from English motor + English cycle.

Origin

English

cycle

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