bikenoun [ C ]
uk/baɪk/us/baɪk/A1 a bicycle:
It would be better for the environment if more people used bikes rather than cars.
My youngest child is learning to ride a bike.
B1 informal a motorcycle
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- I fell off my bike.
- My front bike light isn't working.
- I got on my bike and left.
- The bike needs a new saddle, but otherwise it's in good condition.
- I must pump the tyres up on my bike.
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Bicycles
- bicycle
- brake pad
- cycle rickshaw
- cyclist
- derailleur
- dirt bike
- freewheel
- handlebars
- mountain bike
- mudguard
- off-road
- pedal
- pedal power
- penny-farthing
- racer
- reflector
- spoke
- stabilizer
- trike
- unicycle
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Motorbikes
Idiom(s)
on your bike!
bikeverb
uk/baɪk/us/baɪk/[ I ] informal to go somewhere by bicycle:
Do you want to bike to the park, or walk?
[ T ] UK to use a motorcycle to take something to someone:
We biked a copy over to Greg at the BBC.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Bicycles
- bicycle
- brake pad
- cycle rickshaw
- cyclist
- derailleur
- dirt bike
- freewheel
- handlebars
- mountain bike
- mudguard
- off-road
- pedal
- pedal power
- penny-farthing
- racer
- reflector
- spoke
- stabilizer
- trike
- unicycle
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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Transferring and transporting objects
On the road: driving & operating road vehicles