motorbicycle
- noun
- /ˈmoʊtərˌbaɪsɪkəl/
- Archaic
:
motocicleta
- He enjoyed riding his motorbicycle along the scenic coastal roads.
Examples
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35,000 Black Eagle 500 cc motorbicycles.
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After saving for years, she finally bought a classic motorbicycle that reminded her of her youth.
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The old shop showcased a collection of vintage motorbicycles from the 1960s.
Synonyms
275
2.3
A vehicle with two wheels and an engine ridden by one or two people
55
1.3
A motor vehicle with two wheels that you ride and that has an engine
27
1.6
A two-wheeled vehicle with a motor for one or two people
27
1.5
A machine like a car or bus that moves on roads and has an engine
25
2.5
A light two-wheeled motor vehicle with a small engine and a flat area for feet
2
7.9
An informal word for a motorcycle
2
3.5
A small motorcycle with a flat area to rest your feet and a small engine
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Etymology
Motorbicycle was once used to mean an early motorcycle, because it combines motor 'machine that moves' and bicycle 'two wheels'. In the past, that name was used for two-wheeled vehicles powered by a motor.