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two-wheeler

American  
[too-hwee-ler, -wee-] / ˈtuˈʰwi lər, -ˈwi- /

noun

  1. a vehicle, especially a bicycle, having two wheels.

    The boy changed his tricycle for a two-wheeler.


Etymology

Origin of two-wheeler

First recorded in 1860–65

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In the two-wheeler segment too, demand is expected to be driven by a wave of new affordable models, while EV three-wheelers are projected to outsell non-EV variants by 2030, accelerating the transition.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

Also, the electric two-wheeler manufacturer has 700 stores versus 350 stores last year and its new Rizta model has helped it gain market share, based on management commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

Her bright yellow two-wheeler would often turn heads.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

The Indian two-wheeler manufacturer indicated that demand continues to be sustained even after India’s festive season, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 17, 2025

These eyes now darted away from mine as she grasped the handlebars of her bike and pushed her great two-wheeler off the train and toward the elevators.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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