bike

bike · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A bicycle; a two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedaling.

  2. 2.

    To ride a bicycle or motorcycle.

  3. 3.

    [informal]A motorcycle.

Forms

plural: bikes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on your bike — Go away (British slang).
  • •
    bike lane — A designated path for cyclists.

Related words

See also: bicycle, biker, cycle, motorcycle
Synonyms: bicycle, cycle, motorbike

Etymology

Clipped form of bicycle, first recorded in the late 19th century.