Definitions

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  • noun A sport in which high-performance off-road motorcycles are raced on an artificially made dirt track consisting of steep jumps and obstacles.

Etymologies

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super- +‎ cross

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Examples

  • Especially on a supercross kind of track, motocross has really helped me bring that to BMX.

    Laid back Cisar looking for ride of his life at trials 2008

  • Right now, it's BMX bike on the supercross track only.

    Laid back Cisar looking for ride of his life at trials 2008

  • If you're Hansen Natural, maker of Monster Energy drinks, you start by signing a two-year endorsement deal with Ricky Carmichael, the Michael Jordan of motocross and supercross racing.

    Monster vs. Red Bull 2007

  • I like outdoors better than supercross because you have to be creative and keep moving around.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • Noting that 500 truckloads of dirt were spread over Dodger Stadium for a supercross race and a monster-truck show, reader

    latimes.com - News 2011

  • Rocketing his way past riders using the latest manufacturer parts and technology not yet on the market, the Australian supercross sensation stormed home to beat factory riders Ryan Dungey and Trey Canard in a revolutionary win in San Diego.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • Just three months after shocking the American supercross establishment by walking away from the might of the motorbike manufacturers and starting his own team, Reed on Sunday night blasted his way to a breakthrough win on a bike built from parts available to the public.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • I like outdoors better than supercross because you have to be creative and keep moving around.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • He's won 16 gold medals in the X Games, and has multiple supercross, motocross and rally championships in his career.

    SI.com 2011

  • Villopoto's supercross win in Anaheim marks strong comeback from leg injury

    latimes.com - News 2011

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