e-bike

[ee-bahyk]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of e-bike¹

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

Example Sentences

The Police Department issued 40 e-bike citations this year as of Nov. 13 and has impounded 19 e-bikes since the ordinance was adopted.

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However, she said individuals with a "flashy Rolex" watch, e-bike, car or other high-value assets "should make a contribution" towards the cost of their stay.

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As crews spread across the Olema Ranch Campground, searching on foot, e-bike and with highly trained dogs, the man was apparently just passed out in a nearby field — only a half mile away, according to a post from the Marin County Search and Rescue.

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The violence was sparked by the deaths of two teenagers, Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, who died in an e-bike crash in Ely on 22 May 2023.

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A group of seven men are on trial at Newport Crown Court charged with rioting on 22 May 2023 following the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, in an e-bike crash in Ely, after rumours spread that they were being followed by the police.

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