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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Also among the top four are the Greens, who dominate in hip inner-city areas known for trendy cafes, organic supermarkets and cargo bicycles.
From Barron's β Sep. 15, 2026
But the familiar grids of bicycles and traffic lights haven’t disappeared—at least not yet.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 8, 2026
Lately, parents do seem to be more aware of not only those rules, but which bicycles are legal for their children to ride.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 27, 2026
In July, NPR reported that the department had taken down important safety data about crashes involving cars and bicycles and pedestrians, which are used by city planners to figure out where to focus road improvements.
From Salon β Aug. 27, 2026
Outside the window the rain pours down on all the drenched, dark goats and bicycles and children, and I stand here appraising the end of the world.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
