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 Asked to imagine an ideal job for a Dutch person, Gemini suggested leading bicycle tours past cheese factories, windmills and tulip fields. — Antonio Perez-Nunez, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 Those who enjoy focusing on wellness on vacation will be thrilled to learn about the property's brand-new padel court, complimentary bicycle rentals, and small gym, which is tucked into a cottage at the end of the pool deck. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 The mechanical principle is similar to a bicycle dynamo, which uses the bike’s rotating wheel to spin magnets inside the generator and produce an electrical current to power lights. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 Personal bicycles and scooters are permitted on buses, bikes will be loaded onto racks inside the bus by the rear door, commercial bicycles and scooters are not permitted on the buses and no one should park on the center station platforms. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bicycle
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bike
Noun
  • Statik’s TireHero Wireless Air Pump quickly inflates car tires, bikes, scooters and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The other children in the house watched TV together and rode bikes.
    — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycle. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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