Meaning & Definition of word "Bicycle"

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    Bicycle

    /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/

    noun:

    • 1. A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars.
      • Example: She rode her bicycle to the park every morning.
    • 2. An early form of a pedal vehicle, known as a velocipede.
      • Example: The museum had an exhibit featuring antique bicycles from the 19th century.

    verb:

    • 1. To ride a bicycle.
      • Example: We decided to bicycle through the countryside during our vacation.

    Etymology

    The word 'bicycle' comes from the prefix 'bi-' meaning two, and 'cycle' meaning wheel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bike ride:

    An act of riding a bicycle.

    bicycle lane:

    A lane designated for bicycles on roads.

    biked to work:

    Traveling to work using a bicycle.

    Related Words

    cyclist:

    A person who rides a bicycle.

    bicycling:

    The activity of riding a bicycle.

    bike shop:

    A store that sells bicycles and bicycle accessories.

    Slang Meanings of bicycle

    Meaning: Fixie

    Example Sentence: He rides a fixie, which has a single gear and no freewheel.

    Meaning: Two-wheeler

    Example Sentence: I bought a new two-wheeler for my weekend rides.