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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Founded in 1862 by Adam Opel, the company produced sewing machines and later bicycles, before venturing into car manufacturing in 1899 at its Ruesselsheim site.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Among riders injured on traditional bicycles, 10.2% were 14 or younger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
A builder who can balance items like sheds, ladders and bicycles on his chin is hoping to break a world record.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
On a recent afternoon, the Ezpawn near the Las Vegas airport is packed with everything from musical instruments and bicycles to preowned Louis Vuitton bags and Nike sneakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I don’t believe they’d do that to a woman,” Amélie told her brother as we stood in the road with our bicycles.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
