motorcycle

/'moutə,saikl/

Thân thiện

A man rides his motorcycle along a scenic coastal road.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A two-wheeled motor vehicle designed for one or two riders, typically having a stronger frame than a bicycle and powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor.

2. Verb:

   • To ride on or travel by motorcycle.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:

  • He commutes to work on his motorcycle every day.
  • The new electric motorcycle is very quiet and efficient.

• Verb:

  • They plan to motorcycle across the country this summer.
  • She learned to motorcycle when she was eighteen.

Advanced Usage

• "to motorcycle through": To travel through an area on a motorcycle.
  • They dream of motorcycling through the mountains of Nepal.

Variants and Related Words

• Motorcyclist (n): A person who rides a motorcycle.
  • The motorcyclist wore a helmet for safety.
• Motorcycling (n): The activity or sport of riding a motorcycle.
  • He enjoys motorcycling as a weekend hobby.

Synonyms

• Motorbike (n): A common synonym for a motorcycle.
• Bike (n, informal): A general term often used for a motorcycle or bicycle, depending on context.
• Scooter (n): A lighter two-wheeled motor vehicle with a step-through frame; a related but distinct type of vehicle.

Related Phrases and Phrasal Verbs

(Note: As a noun, "motorcycle" does not form standard phrasal verbs. The verb form is used directly.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically using the word "motorcycle.")

Học thuật

Noun

1. a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame

Verb

1. ride a motorcycle

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bike
• motorbike
• cycle