Bike

/baɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A bicycle, a two-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by pushing on foot pedals.
I rode my bike to the park on a sunny day.
A motorcycle, a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine.
He loves to ride his new bike on the weekends.
verb
To ride a bicycle.
I like to bike around the neighborhood in the evenings.
To travel by bicycle.
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

Wheels
Check out my new wheels!
Ride
Let's take a ride around the park.