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.