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

Rather than relying on harnesses or wearables, which many seniors find cumbersome or stigmatizing, E-BAR operates as a set of robotic handlebars that follow users from behind. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025

Next, a set of adjustable-angle handlebars, along with an attached wireless remote, get mounted on top of the deck. —Ben Coxworth may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2025

Riders who do not spot them in time could fly over the handlebars. —James Barron, New York Times, 2 May 2025

And while many push scooters have handlebars and controls fixed in place, the DT1 Pro lets riders tweak bar position and the angle of the brake levers and other controls for a more custom fit. —William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing handlebar

• handlebar mustache

Rhymes for handlebar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• isobar

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