Synonyms for

Bike

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

Definition

A bike is a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet.

Synonyms & similar words

wheel motorcycle cycle pedal bicycle bicycle cycle two-wheeler velocipede roadster cruiser chopper motorbike motorcycle scooter moped off-roader ATV

Synonyms by register

Formal

bicycle velocipede

Informal

wheels ride hog

Literary

steed charger

Antonyms

car motorcycle automobile scooter moped vehicle

Common collocations

  • ride a bike
  • mountain bike
  • road bike
  • electric bike
  • bike lane
  • bike rack
  • bike helmet
  • bike path

Word family

noun bicycle
verb bike

Usage note

While 'bike' is commonly used for 'bicycle', it can also refer to a motorcycle. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish, but 'bicycle' is more precise for the pedal-powered vehicle.

Example sentences

  1. I love riding my bike on a sunny day.
  2. My little brother just learned how to ride a bike.
  3. My dad uses his bike to commute to work.
  4. We went on a bike ride through the park.
  5. I need to fix the tire on my bike before I can ride it again.

Quotes

  • Life is like riding a bike. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • It is by riding a bike that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. - Ernest Hemingway
  • Bicycles are almost as good as guitars for meeting girls. - Bob Weir

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