motorcycle — A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 엔진으로 구동되는 이륜차, 오토바이
Korean pronunciation: **모**터사이클
Example Sentences
- My grandfather thinks motorcycles are just bicycles having a midlife crisis.
- She bought a motorcycle to commute to work faster.
- The motorcycle was so loud that even the neighbors' dog filed a noise complaint.
motorcycle
NOUN//ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl//
A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine

a leather-jacketed rider leans into a sharp curve on a sleek red motorcycle. The engine roars as the bike tilts at an angle while navigating the bend. The motorcycle's wheels grip the asphalt as speed lines show rapid movement. Wind whips through the rider's hair beneath the helmet visor. A car driver in the background watches the motorcycle zoom past with impressive acceleration. Another motorcyclist follows behind on the same winding route. a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine in action

From motorcycle to cycle through recycle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1895년경에 만들어진 합성어로, motor(엔진)와 bicycle(자전거)이 결합되어 탄생했습니다. 마치 자전거에 엔진을 달아서 만든 새로운 탈것이라는 의미입니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather thinks motorcycles are just bicycles having a midlife crisis.”
“She bought a motorcycle to commute to work faster.”
“The motorcycle was so loud that even the neighbors' dog filed a noise complaint.”
“Learning to ride a motorcycle requires proper training and safety equipment.”
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