banana seat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of banana seat
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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From a distance, there’s something utterly nostalgic about that long banana seat and low-slung frame that speaks to me, or least to my inner 10-year-old and his sparkly green Schwinn Stingray.
From The Verge • Aug. 22, 2022
In addition, the Chopper is sporting many customized features: a long-and-low banana seat that’s supported by a custom stainless-steel sissy bar, and a high-rise handlebar that creates a comfortable riding position for laid-back cruising.
From The Verge • Aug. 9, 2021
The upright handlebars, long banana seat, parallelogram-shaped frame, and Day-Glo green accents are a noticeable contrast to most DIY e-bikes, with their rat’s nest of wires and comically incongruous parts.
From The Verge • Mar. 9, 2021
Like our trio of nerdy protagonists, I rode around my woodsy neighborhood on a one-speed bike with a banana seat, and chattered with my pals on Realistic brand walkie-talkies.
From Salon • Aug. 3, 2016
It had high-rise handlebars with black rubber grips and its famous banana seat.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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