Bicycle

/ˈbaɪsɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars.

She rode her bicycle to the park every morning.

An early form of a pedal vehicle, known as a velocipede.

The museum had an exhibit featuring antique bicycles from the 19th century.

verb

To ride a bicycle.

We decided to bicycle through the countryside during our vacation.

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

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.

cyclist

A person who rides a bicycle.

bicycling

The activity of riding a bicycle.

bike shop

A store that sells bicycles and bicycle accessories.

Fixie

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

Two-wheeler

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