e-bike

American  

[ee-bahyk] / ˈiˌbaɪk /

noun

1. a bicycle that has an electric motor to propel it or to assist with pedaling.

   E-bikes allow you to cycle uphill with minimum effort.

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Etymology

Origin of e-bike

First recorded in 1995–2000; e- ² (in the sense “electric”) + bike ¹

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Example Sentences

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e-bike

In a majority of those crashes, the e-bike rider was at fault.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Orange County held what’s considered the first e-bike buyback—and started filing felony charges against parents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Police said the investigation was at an early stage but it was believed the moped had been pursuing the e-bike cyclist prior to the crash.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

This being Cartman, what he actually wants is an e-bike fast enough to function more or less like a motorized scooter.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

With a maximum rate of 26 mph, the people mover is just a touch faster than the average e-bike.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

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