two-wheeler

noun

two-wheel·​er ˈtü-ˈ(h)wē-lər How to pronounce two-wheeler (audio)
: a 2-wheeled vehicle (such as a bicycle)

Examples of two-wheeler in a Sentence

a committed environmentalist, he doggedly rides his two-wheeler to work
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Paramedics took the woman who had been riding on the back of the two-wheeler to Palomar Medical Center for treatment of severe injuries, CHP Officer Jasmine Lopez said. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 The helmet-free two-wheeler made its official debut at IAA Mobility in Munich on the 8th of September. New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025 The company is also looking into building out a fast-charging network for its two-wheeler by adding micromobility hardware to existing EV charging locations. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2025 Shares of Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric Mobility fell as much as 6.3% to a record low of 43.16 Indian rupees ($0.50) on Monday after 0.8% of its shares reportedly changed hands in block deals. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-wheeler

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of two-wheeler was in 1861

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“Two-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-wheeler. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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two-wheeler

noun
two-wheel·​er
-ˈhwē-lər,
-ˈwē-
: a 2-wheeled vehicle (as a bicycle)
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