Synonyms for

Bicycles

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

Definition

A vehicle with two wheels that is propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars.

Synonyms & similar words

wheel cycle pedal bike bicycle bike cycle two-wheeler velocipede roadster BMX racer tricycle

Synonyms by register

Formal

cycle two-wheeler

Informal

bike wheels ride

Literary

steed velocipede

Antonyms

monocycle tricycle unicycle quadricycle motorcycle

Common collocations

  • ride a bicycle
  • mountain bicycle
  • electric bicycle
  • racing 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 love riding my bicycle to school.
  2. My brother and I went to the park to ride our bicycles.
  3. I need to buy a new bicycle helmet.
  4. My dad and I went on a bicycle tour of the city.
  5. The bicycle race was very exciting to watch.

Quotes

  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. - H.G. Wells
  • Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. - Susan B. Anthony

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