push-bike

American  

[poosh-bahyk] / ˈpʊʃˌbaɪk /

Also push bicycle,

noun

British.

1. a standard bicycle, operated by pedals rather than a motor.

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push-bike British  

noun

1. an informal name for bicycle

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Etymology

Origin of push-bike

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

According to new research from consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First, a total of 23% of UK push-bike owners surveyed were considering turning their push-bike into an e-bike.

From BBC

“Bloomin’ ’eck, that leaves us only about fifteen hours for a ten mile push-bike ride!

From Literature

I’m reminded anew that for the inquisitive traveler, a push-bike is right in the sweet spot: Driving is too fast, walking too slow.

From New York Times

Made it less a device to attach to a push-bike and more a straightforward baby stroller with swivel-wheels and a handle more appropriate for tall Dutch men.

From The Guardian

In summary, Rod: The Autobiography compares to the past work of James Corden, Bear Grylls, Ant and Dec et al as the Stealth Bomber does to a push-bike, so hats off to him.

From The Guardian