Bicycling: meaning, definitions and examples

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bicycling

 

[ ˈbaɪsɪklɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

outdoor activity

The act of riding a bicycle, typically for exercise or recreation.

Synonyms

cycling, pedaling, riding a bike

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys bicycling in the park every weekend.
  • He decided to start bicycling to work instead of driving.
Context #2 | Noun

sport

The sport of racing bicycles or taking part in bicycle races.

Synonyms

bike racing, cycle racing, cycling

Examples of usage

  • He has been training hard for the upcoming bicycling competition.
  • Bicycling has gained popularity as a competitive sport.

Translations

Translations of the word "bicycling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 andar de bicicleta

🇮🇳 साइकिल चलाना

🇩🇪 Radfahren

🇮🇩 bersepeda

🇺🇦 їзда на велосипеді

🇵🇱 jazda na rowerze

🇯🇵 自転車に乗ること

🇫🇷 faire du vélo

🇪🇸 andar en bicicleta

🇹🇷 bisiklete binme

🇰🇷 자전거 타기

🇸🇦 ركوب الدراجة

🇨🇿 jízda na kole

🇸🇰 jazda na bicykli

🇨🇳 骑自行车

🇸🇮 kolesarjenje

🇮🇸 hjólreiðar

🇰🇿 велосипед тебу

🇬🇪 ველოსიპედით სიარული

🇦🇿 velosiped sürmək

🇲🇽 andar en bicicleta

Etymology

The word 'bicycling' originated from the French word 'bicyclette', which was formed from two words: 'bi' meaning two, and 'cycle' referring to a wheel. Bicycling has been a popular mode of transportation and leisure activity since the invention of the bicycle in the 19th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,362, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.