Bicycled: meaning, definitions and examples

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bicycled

 

[ ˈbaɪsɪkəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

The term 'bicycled' refers to the action of riding a bicycle. It indicates that someone has previously engaged in this activity. Bicycling is often recognized as a means of transportation, exercise, or leisure. The word captures moments where cycling was undertaken in the past and is used in forms of narrative or description. Synonyms may include cycled or pedaled.

Synonyms

cycled, pedaled

Examples of usage

  • Last weekend, I bicycled through the park.
  • She bicycled to work every day last summer.
  • They bicycled along the coast during their vacation.

Translations

Translations of the word "bicycled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 andou de bicicleta

🇮🇳 साइकिल चलाना

🇩🇪 radgefahren

🇮🇩 bersepeda

🇺🇦 катався на велосипеді

🇵🇱 jeździł na rowerze

🇯🇵 自転車に乗った

🇫🇷 fait du vélo

🇪🇸 montó en bicicleta

🇹🇷 bisiklet sürdü

🇰🇷 자전거를 탔다

🇸🇦 ركب الدراجة

🇨🇿 jel na kole

🇸🇰 šiel na bicykli

🇨🇳 骑自行车了

🇸🇮 kolesaril

🇮🇸 fór á hjóli

🇰🇿 велосипедпен жүрді

🇬🇪 ბისიკლზე იყო

🇦🇿 velosiped sürdü

🇲🇽 montó en bicicleta

Etymology

The word 'bicycled' is derived from the noun 'bicycle', which itself combines 'bi-', meaning two, and 'cycle', from the Greek 'kyklos', meaning circle or wheel. The term gained popularity in the late 19th century, concurrent with the increasing use of bicycles as a form of personal transportation. Initially, bicycles were a luxury and were primarily used by the wealthy, but they became more accessible over time. The verb form 'to bicycle' was adopted as cycling became a common activity for both leisure and commuting. As the popularity of bicycles grew, so did the terminology surrounding them, including various forms and adaptations of 'bicycled' to describe different aspects of the cycling experience.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,234, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.