bicep
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bicep
First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from biceps
Example Sentences
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"Before anyone starts imagining the worst, following my bicep injury last year, I sustained an elbow injury on the same arm during this camp," Okolie said in a statement posted on social media.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
He offered to show me a large surgery scar, rolling up his right sleeve to reveal the pale pink flesh — and a well-trained bicep.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Barcelona midfielder Pedri will be sidelined for several weeks with the torn bicep leg injury he picked up in a 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid this weekend, his club announced.
From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025
But over the past year I’ve suddenly found myself doing bicep curls and push-ups and planks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 2025
That hoodie went with me everywhere—it had a picture of a flexed bicep on the back in faded black ink.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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