biker

American

[bahy-ker] / ˈbaɪ kər /

noun

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or motorbike, especially in competition or as a hobby.
Informal. a member of a motorcycle gang.

biker British

/ ˈbaɪkə /

noun

informal a member of a motorcyle gang

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Etymology

Origin of biker

First recorded in 1880–85; bike ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Lili Myers, the widow of Hairy Biker Dave, said she could not watch the final series of her husband's cookery show following his death from cancer last year.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

"There's an irony, as a Hairy Biker," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

He bookends the story as a lost love, a character called the Biker, but he’s a barely glimpsed mystery.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2024

Biker jackets were paired with skirts bearing cutouts, shimmering silver jackets were cropped and had large shoulders, while prints on colourful dresses depicted spanners and bolts.

From Reuters • Sep. 23, 2022

One of them is Biker Lady with her whistle.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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