Synonyms for

Bicycle

Verb / ˈbaɪsɪkʌl / Another word for bicycle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A vehicle consisting of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the front wheel.

Synonyms & similar words

wheel cycle pedal bike bike cycle two-wheeler pushbike velocipede wheelie racer roadster tricycle scooter moped motorbike motorcycle chopper hog cruiser

Synonyms by register

Formal

cycle velocipede

Informal

bike wheels ride

Literary

steed iron horse

Antonyms

car motorcycle automobile scooter train bus

Common collocations

  • ride a bicycle
  • mountain bicycle
  • racing bicycle
  • electric bicycle
  • bicycle helmet
  • bicycle path
  • bicycle rack

Word family

noun bicycle
verb bicycle

Usage note

While 'bicycle' is the standard term, 'bike' is a very common informal substitute. 'Velocipede' is an archaic term for an early type of bicycle.

Example sentences

  1. I ride my bicycle to school every day.
  2. My dad helped me learn how to ride a bicycle.
  3. The bicycle race was very exciting to watch.
  4. I need to put air in the tires of my bicycle.
  5. She has a pink bicycle with a basket on the front.

Quotes

  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine. - John Howard
  • The bicycle is a simple solution to some of the world's most complicated problems. - Bill Strickland

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