Bicycle

Pronunciation

• US IPA: ˈbɑɪ.sɪ.klÌ©

Origin

From -("two") Ancient Greek κύκλος (kuklos, "circle, wheel"), on the pattern of tricycle. First attested in English in 1868, from French bicyclette (1847). Superseded earlier velocipede.

Full definition of bicycle

Noun

1. A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.
2. A traveling block used on a cable in skidding logs.
3. The best possible hand in lowball.

Synonyms

• bike colloquial
• cycle
• push bike, pushbike
• velocipede

Verb

1. To travel or exercise using a bicycle.