two-wheeler

noun

ˈtü-ˈ(h)wē-lər How to pronounce two-wheeler (audio)
Definition of two-wheelernext
as in bike
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars a committed environmentalist, he doggedly rides his two-wheeler to work

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Recent Examples of two-wheeler Indeed, unlike in Europe and North America, where cars dominate the electric market, in Kenya, two-wheelers are king. — Vincent Owino, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2026 For a lot of riders stateside, two-wheelers are either giant cruisers, adventure bikes, or liter-class toys for the weekend. — New Atlas, 14 May 2026 According to police, many parents may not realize that some high-speed electric two-wheelers are legally classified as motor vehicles under Georgia law, not bicycles. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 7 May 2026 But that’s not the only way in which the two-wheeler has influenced Royal Enfield’s next chapter. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-wheeler
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  1. bike
  2. bicycle
Noun
  • Nearly everyone rides a stationary bike — high tension, low speed — after a match and quickly downs a protein recovery drink.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The first bike, the Tralla 101, arrived in 1959, and within weeks Bultaco was racing at Barcelona's Montjuïc circuit, taking seven of the first 10 places.
    — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of bike
Noun
  • Her organization is dedicated to advocacy for bicycle riders and improved roadway safety.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One of the resources pulled was the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool, which was designed to capture information on cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, according to the outlet.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bicycle

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