bicycles

Definition of bicyclesnext
plural of bicycle
as in bikes
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 bicycles Lowest speed devices, 20 miles and under, are going to be treated like bicycles. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 Only regular bicycles and Class 1 and 2 electric bikes are permitted on the path. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 Town Council President Zack Beaver said state laws, in regard to the regulation of electric bicycles, haven’t caught up. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 In addition, pets, vehicles and bicycles are not allowed within 25 feet of protection areas. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026 Children played basketball and rode bicycles at a school not far from the scene. Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 But these aren’t your mother’s manual bicycles. Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026 Escarment launched a foundation in Kyandre's honor that provides bicycles to underprivileged children. Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 23 May 2026 Escarment launched a foundation that is in Kyandre’s honor and provides bicycles to underprivileged children. Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bicycles
bikes
Noun
  • The department is reminding everyone that no e-bikes or bicycles are permitted on the tennis, basketball, or any court within the park.
    Jessica Riley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Those aren’t ideal for everything — big items like furniture need direct access — but for smaller packages, Amazon’s truck-bikes are making the case pretty well.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026

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“Bicycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bicycles. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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