bicycle
noun
a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering and a saddlelike seat.
bicycles
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pluralof bicycle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof bicycle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
bicyclenouna vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering and a saddlelike seat.
Example Sentences
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But the familiar grids of bicycles and traffic lights haven’t disappeared—at least not yet.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 8, 2026
The California attorney general has also issued a warning to parents, and retailers, that bicycles that are altered to exceed state limitations are no longer considered legal to ride on the streets.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 27, 2026
In July, NPR reported that the department had taken down important safety data about crashes involving cars and bicycles and pedestrians, which are used by city planners to figure out where to focus road improvements.
From Salon β Aug. 27, 2026
Como is not the first Italian city to restrict bicycles in historic or busy parts.
From BBC β Aug. 20, 2026
I was afraid to mention our bicycles, still lying in the grass.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
