Meaning & Definition of word "Bike"
Bike
/baɪk/
noun:
- 1. A bicycle, a two-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by pushing on foot pedals.
- Example: I rode my bike to the park on a sunny day.
- 2. A motorcycle, a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine.
- Example: He loves to ride his new bike on the weekends.
verb:
- 1. To ride a bicycle.
- Example: I like to bike around the neighborhood in the evenings.
- 2. To travel by bicycle.
- Example: We plan to bike across the town for charity.
Etymology
●Shortening of 'bicycle'; possibly derived from 'bi-' (two) + 'cycle' (wheel).
Common Phrases and Expressions
take a bike ride:
to go for a ride on a bicycle.
bike trail:
a path designed for cycling.
bike sharing:
a service offering bikes for shared use.
Related Words
bicyclist:
A person who rides a bicycle.
cyclist:
A person who rides a cycle.
bike path:
A path designated for bicycle use.
Slang Meanings of bike
Meaning: Wheels
● Example Sentence: Check out my new wheels!
Meaning: Ride
● Example Sentence: Let's take a ride around the park.