as in bikes
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-wheelers
Electric motorcycles are emerging as a major growth segment in Africa, where two-wheelers dominate urban transport and delivery services in many cities.
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ABC News, 1 June 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
However, the rapid rise of more powerful electric two-wheelers – some capable of significantly higher speeds and equipped without functional pedals – has blurred regulatory lines.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
But demand grew, and so did the all the two-wheelers darting in and out of traffic.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 1 June 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
However, the rapid rise of more powerful electric two-wheelers – some capable of significantly higher speeds and equipped without functional pedals – has blurred regulatory lines.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
But demand grew, and so did the all the two-wheelers darting in and out of traffic.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-wheelers
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Lowest speed devices, 20 miles and under, are going to be treated like bicycles.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Two-wheelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-wheelers. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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