plural bikes
1
: bicycle
They watch a middle-aged man pedal by on his bike, the carrier filled to the brim with its own pile of collectables.—
Joanne Ramondt
Joanne Ramondt2
: motorcycle
More than 100,000 motorcyclists are expected to descend on tiny Sturgis, S.D., this week for the annual Black Hills Motor Classic, the country's biggest bike rally.—Newsweek
Newsweek3
: motorbike
Yes, those are motorbikes racing around an ice track. No, that doesn't mean you should take your motorbike out on some ice and ride as fast as you can. These ice racers are serious. They modify their bikes to perform on the slippery surface provided by the great Michigan outdoors.—Jessica Shepherd
Jessica Shepherd4
: stationary bicycle
It's four in the morning and DeBartolo is already whirring away on the exercise bike. He'll ride and read for 90 minutes without stopping, then hit the rowing machine, then the stair-climber.—Rick Reilly
Rick Reilly
plural bikes
1
chiefly Scotland
: a nest of wild bees, wasps, or hornets
2
chiefly Scotland
: a crowd or swarm of people
Examples of bike in a Sentence
Noun (1)
likes to ride her mountain bike on weekends
Verb
We biked to the park.
He bikes in the mountains.
the boisterous bike that annually descends upon Edinburgh for the Fringe
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Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Little ones who are new to riding can hone their balance, gross motor skills, and confidence through riding a balance bike.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
For spectators, walking, biking or scootering between viewing areas may be the most efficient option.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Her favorite ways to move around are by train and bike, and her backpack always has nuts, clementines, and something to read.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Little ones who are new to riding can hone their balance, gross motor skills, and confidence through riding a balance bike.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
For spectators, walking, biking or scootering between viewing areas may be the most efficient option.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Bike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bike. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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