bicyclenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/us/ˈbaɪ.sə.kəl/A2 a two-wheeled vehicle that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals (= flat parts you press with your feet):
I go to work by bicycle.
He got on his bicycle and rode off.
You should never ride your bicycle without lights at night.
More examples
- I ride my bicycle to work.
- The bicycle was resting against the wall.
- a bicycle shed
- I got my bag caught in the wheel of my bicycle.
- She had no brakes on her bicycle.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Bicycles
- brake pad
- cycle rickshaw
- cyclist
- derailleur
- dirt bike
- exercise bike
- freewheel
- handlebars
- mountain bike
- mudguard
- off-road
- pedal
- pedal power
- penny-farthing
- racer
- reflector
- spoke
- stabilizer
- trike
- unicycle
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