Definition of bicyclenext
as in bike
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars the range of the boy's explorations vastly expanded when he acquired his first bicycle

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Recent Examples of bicycle On September 23, Richie O’Brien was walking his bicycle across Central Park’s East Drive at 84th Street, near the Metropolitan Museum, on his way to his job as a steamfitter, when another biker crashed into him. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026 Prior to the surgery, Cowell had a history of back struggles after suffering a serious electric bicycle accident in August 2020. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026 The birthday girl was seen posing next to a pink bicycle while wearing a pink princess blouse and matching shorts. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026 Heisenberg escaped by bicycle, carrying a few cubes in a backpack. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bicycle
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bike
Noun
  • People at the scene told Smith the cyclists were part of a group that regularly gathers for weekend bike rides.
    — News Editor, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The program includes teacher training and certification, an eight-lesson curriculum, 24 Strider balance-to-pedal bikes, pedal conversion kits, student helmets and an instructor bike.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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