biker

noun

bik·​er ˈbī-kər 

plural bikers

1

: someone who rides a bicycle : bicyclist

All ages and skill levels of bikers are encouraged to jump on a bike and pedal away for the opportunity to pursue good health and perhaps earn sponsor prizes.

—Emmett Hall

road/mountain/dirt bikers

2

: someone who rides a motorcycle : motorcyclist

especially : a person who is a member of a motorcycling group

For Becky Jackson, who runs two Springfield bars that cater to bikers, motorcycles have been a way of life since she was growing up with a father and uncle who wore matching vests, shorthand for being in a [motorcycle] club.

—Bruce Rushton

Everyone agrees that the sponsors of the canceled events were not biker gangs, but legitimate motorcycle clubs comprising mostly middle-income people with families and jobs. Still, large runs can attract the outlaw segment.

—Tom Haydon and Patrick Jenkins

Examples of biker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Southern California, a driver was charged after video showed a blue BMW tailgated bikers riding in a bike lane in Newport Beach – forcing one cyclist to jump onto a curb to avoid being hit on March 21. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 May 2026

An avid biker, Kimbrel enjoyed riding a bike to the ballpark for conditioning instead of doing his work on a stationary bike. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026

When worn with leggings or biker shorts, this sweat-wicking top is perfect for workouts like yoga or Pilates. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026

Along Kelly Drive, runners, bikers and rowers are enduring record-breaking temperatures. —Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 19 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for biker

• hiker
• striker
• duiker
• hitchhiker