mountain bike

noun

: an all-terrain bicycle with wide knobby tires, straight handlebars, and typically 18 to 21 gears

mountain bike intransitive verb

mountain biker noun

Examples of mountain bike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gear the family up to tour the mountain trails with seasonal mountain bikes and e-bikes or for the thrill-seeking individuals in pursuit of adventure; choose from whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wildlife photographer tours and more. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

To discover the surroundings, 4x4 vehicles and electric mountain bikes will be available to guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Participants may ride dirt bikes, mountain bikes, horses, and more. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

They would later be known as the pioneers who introduced the mountain bike. — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mountain bike

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike

Kids Definition

mountain bike

noun

: a bicycle with wide knobby tires and many gears for use on all kinds of terrain

mountain bike verb