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biker

American  
[bahy-ker] / ˈbaɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or motorbike, especially in competition or as a hobby.

  2. Informal. a member of a motorcycle gang.


biker British  
/ ˈbaɪkə /

noun

  1. informal a member of a motorcyle gang

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of biker

First recorded in 1880–85; bike 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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It included biker jackets adorned with bejeweled crosses and, in the finale, a halter top that featured the Virgin Mary made out of a mosaic of jewels.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

It was 2005, a relatively warm chapter in U.S.-China relations, and George W. Bush was a passionate mountain biker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

I predict only that Huang will give his keynote in his signature leather biker jacket.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“I think a biker sounds exciting,” she says with a grin.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Most of the people are keeping to themselves, and there are no leathery biker ladies with whistles who were sent from the gods to make me smile.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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