noun
motocross
MOH-tuh-kros
noun
1
A sport in which motorcycles race over rough, off-road terrain with jumps and tight turns.
"He's been competing in motocross since he was twelve."
"The motocross track was carved into the side of a hill."
How to Use Motocross
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOff-road motorcycle racing over bumpy, hilly courses.
Common pairings
motocross racer
motocross track
motocross bike
Word Forms
motocrosses plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from French motocross, a blend of moto ("motorcycle") and English cross-country.