: bicycle racing that resembles motocross with dirt tracks and jumps and the use of special heavy-duty bicycles

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In addition to taste testing at the wine and beer tents, see live performances by musical artists, polka dancers and BMX tricksters. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025 Games and movies were released surrounding all extreme sports, whether that was skateboarding, BMX or snowboarding. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 The playground features a splash pad, accessible bathrooms, pour in place surface, a small cove for relaxation, and nearby access to the skate park, BMX track, sports center and other local amenities. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 The free event will feature skateboarding and BMX demos, public street courses, live music sets, food trucks, and drinks on the street for the 21 and older crowd. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for BMX

Word History

Etymology

bicycle motocross + X as symbol for -cross

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of BMX was in 1975

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“BMX.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BMX. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

BMX

noun
ˌbē-(ˌ)em-ˈeks
: bicycle racing that is similar to motocross with dirt tracks and jumps and the use of special heavy-duty bicycles

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