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

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But Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 journey goes back even farther, as the BMX pro also helped introduce the Air Jordan 4 RM takedown model in 2024. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Based on feedback, there is a desire for smoother, more consistent surfaces in the street plaza, as well as the transition to an all-wheel park that would support skateboards, BMX, inline skates and scooters. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 The event will feature 18 medal contests, including marquee competitions like BMX Park, Skateboard Street and Moto X Best Trick, spread across all three days. Richard Ramos, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 Don’t miss Lumberjack Days, a tradition since the 1930s, held every July and featuring live music, BMX stunt performances, local food, and, of course, lumberjack shows with log rolling and speed sawing. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 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 19 May. 2026.

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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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