Bicycle: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in formal contexts or when referring to the vehicle as a whole and in technical discussions.

• She rides her bicycle to work every day
• The new bicycle model is quite advanced

Commonly used in casual conversations and informal settings. It's a shorter, more convenient term.

• Let's go for a bike ride this weekend
• He bought a new mountain bike

Often used in British English and in contexts relating to the activity of riding. Used in both formal and informal settings.

• They love to cycle along the countryside
• She cycles to school every morning

This term is less common and typically used when emphasizing that the vehicle has two wheels. It's more technical and can be applied to both bicycles and motorcycles.

• Parking for two-wheelers is available near the entrance
• He prefers two-wheelers over cars

Use in general conversation, when referring to the object without ambiguity or in written forms.

• She got a new bicycle for her birthday
• The bicycle lane is over there

Describes the action specifically, clear and direct in contexts talking about the activity itself.

• Can you teach me how to ride a bike? Children often learn to ride a bike at a young age

More formal or technical term, often used in sports contexts or to describe the action of using a bicycle.

• He likes to cycle through the mountains
• The cycling event starts at 9 AM