biker

American  

[bahy-ker] / ˈbaɪ kər /

noun

• bikers
  plural

1. a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or motorbike, especially in competition or as a hobby.

2. Informal. a member of a motorcycle gang.

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biker British  

/ ˈbaɪkə /

noun

1. informal a member of a motorcyle gang

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bikers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of biker

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

biker bikers

She also paired Samira’s Howard University sweatshirt with biker shorts a la Princess Diana.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

It included biker jackets adorned with bejeweled crosses and, in the finale, a halter top that featured the Virgin Mary made out of a mosaic of jewels.

From Salon ● May 17, 2026

The black leather biker jacket was made by London fashion brand La Rocka and worn by Michael during the early dates of his Faith tour in 1988.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

I predict only that Huang will give his keynote in his signature leather biker jacket.

From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026

Next thing I know, the biker pants guy is standing over me, his breath smelling like green peppers and garlic.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake

Samuel Smith Old Brewery caused a stir once again, when bikers were barred from The Royal Oak at Ulley, near Rotherham.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Students in high-vis tops served as stewards while war veterans and bikers were also present to protect the crowd.

From Barron's ● May 23, 2026

By the weekend, bikers were flocking to their new hangout.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

As rattlesnake activity increases, awareness is key for hikers, runners and mountain bikers using Orange County’s open space trails.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026

He reproached us for being elderly middle-class intellectuals who identified with the movie’s right-wing authorities instead of with the bikers.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela