Meaning & use

Moto

noun·Everyday

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An informal, shortened term for a motorcycle, especially one used for off-road or motocross riding.

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He spent the weekend riding his moto on the dirt trails.

The shop specializes in repairing and customizing motos.

A note on using this word

Popular in motocross and off-road racing culture, 'moto' is also used to describe individual races within a motocross event.

Words with a similar meaning

motorcyclebike

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A single race or heat in a motocross competition.

He finished second in the first moto but won the second.

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