BMX

noun

ˌbē-(ˌ)em-ˈeks 

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

Examples of BMX in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Facilities that will be closed include the youth baseball complex, the girls softball complex, the soccer complex, the covered bridge, the disc golf area's white course, the BMX area, the little log cabin, archery range and the canoe/kayak launch. —Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025

But three years ago, Terrell, an the aspiring filmmaker and content creator who loved BMX biking around the city, took the risk for the view. —Brian Brant, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

bicycle motocross + X as symbol for -cross

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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