handlebar

noun

han·​dle·​bar ˈhan-dᵊl-ˌbär 

: a straight or bent bar with a handle at each end

specifically : one used to steer a bicycle or similar vehicle

—usually used in plural

Examples of handlebar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the battery pack is mounted in a frame to the front of the seat and below the handlebar, which is home to a Shimano brake lever as well as the twist throttle. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 11 July 2024

Folding treadmills: Many of the best treadmills for home-use come with space-saving designs, like the option to fold the deck up toward the console and handlebars. —Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 June 2024

First, remove the remote from the Clip, which attaches to the bicycle's handlebar with a clever rubber loop. —Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 31 May 2024

Big Agnes' bikepacking tents have shorter pole lengths, enabling them to fit between drop handlebars, or in panniers. —Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing handlebar

• handlebar mustache

Kids Definition

handlebar

noun

han·​dle·​bar ˈhan-dᵊl-ˌbär 

: a bar with a handle (as for steering a bicycle) at each end

—usually used in plural