noun · informal

motorcycle

UK/ˈməʊtəsaɪk(ə)l/US/ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl/MO·tor·cy·cle

Band 5-6speakingtask2

a two-wheeled motor vehicle, usually for one or two people

Examples

“He rides a motorcycle to work every day.”

“Wearing a helmet is essential when you ride a motorcycle.”

“Traffic authorities are encouraging safer motorcycle lanes.”

Band 8 sentence

“Despite the rise of ride‑sharing and electric cars, motorcycles remain the most practical option for many commuters in densely populated Asian cities.”

Collocations

  • ride a motorcycle
  • motorcycle helmet
  • motorcycle lane

Word family

motorbike noun (informal)motorcyclist nounride (a motorcycle) verb

Common mistakes

bike→motorcycle

motobike→motorbike

ride a car→drive a car / ride a motorcycle

Say it for a higher band

5bike→6motorbike→7+motorcycle

Synonyms

motorbike

bike

Easily confused

bicycle

“He commutes to work by bicycle every day.”

Related words

interchangemaintenanceairportsubsidytrafficthroughputroadcommuter

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