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

Skirting the city, and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s beloved by hikers, mountain bikers, and paragliders. —Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026

Estella Newton and Zachary Menter were recognized as junior citizens of the year, David Nelson was recognized as artist of the year and Brian Lopes, a professional mountain biker, was this year’s athlete of the year. —Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

As rattlesnake activity increases, awareness is key for hikers, runners and mountain bikers using Orange County’s open space trails. —Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Rival organizations of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club include the infamous biker gang Hell’s Angels, along with the Outlaws, El Forastero, Galloping Goose, Sons of Silence and Bandidos biker gangs. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for biker

• hiker
• striker
• duiker
• hitchhiker