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.
bicyclist
-
a word derived from
bicycle.
Example Sentences
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He is an avid bicyclist, which he credits for promoting lung capacity and breath control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
But he’s an outdoors lover, a bicyclist, trim and fit, with a personal dedication to improving air quality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025
So he and some friends thought it would be funny to dump the bear in Central Park and pretend that a bicyclist had run it over.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2024
“We were able to see that yes, in fact, the bicyclist was illegally pacing, if you will,” Kutscher said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2024
They watch a bicyclist far down the path.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
