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
The bike also gets clip-on handlebars, as well as large aerodynamic wing scoops integrated into the unconventional bodywork in that effort.
—
New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Brakes Many Graco jogging strollers have foot brakes, though certain models have handlebar brakes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, some cellphone holders, such as those that clamp to bicycle handlebars, are more correctly labeled as cellphone mounts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
The geometry of the seat-to-handlebar distance was fine, though.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handlebar
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Brakes Many Graco jogging strollers have foot brakes, though certain models have handlebar brakes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, some cellphone holders, such as those that clamp to bicycle handlebars, are more correctly labeled as cellphone mounts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
The geometry of the seat-to-handlebar distance was fine, though.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handlebar
Cite this Entry
“Handlebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handlebar. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share