Motocross Definition

mōtō-krôs, -krŏs
noun
A race for lightweight motorcycles over a cross-country course with obstacles.
Webster's New World

An event where such racing takes place.

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Other Word Forms of Motocross

Noun

Singular:
motocross
Plural:
motocrosses

Origin of Motocross

  • French moto-cross moto motorcycle (short for motocyclette) (from moto- motor) (from moteur) (from Latin mōtor mover motor) English cross(-country)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French, a macaronic blend of moto, from motocyclette (“motorcycle") and English cross-country

    From Wiktionary

Motocross Sentence Examples

  • In addition to traditional motorcyclists, individuals who enjoy motocross riding, sport bikes, and ATVs may also want to consider buying goggles to protect their eyes.

  • There is information about the various disciplines including motocross, speedway, trials, grass track and road racing.

  • Opened in early 2004, Hart & Huntington Tattoo achieved celebrity status immediately, due to being co-owned by motocross racing icon, and husband of pop star Pink, Carey Hart.

  • The show features freestyle motocross rider Travis Pastrana and a group of his friends, who are all out to try some of the most dangerous stunts they can put together.

  • Pastrana lives in Annapolis, where he has a home stunt-riding compound that includes a full motocross course and lots of other elements to provide a complete home-based practice area.

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