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biking

 

[ ˈbaɪkɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

outdoor

The activity of riding a bicycle, typically for pleasure or exercise.

Synonyms

bicycling, cycling, riding a bike

Examples of usage

  • He enjoys biking in the mountains.
  • She goes biking every weekend.
  • We went biking along the river.
  • They organized a biking trip to the countryside.
  • I prefer biking to work rather than driving.
Context #2 | Verb

recreational

To ride a bicycle.

Synonyms

cycle, pedal, ride a bike

Examples of usage

  • He likes to bike around the neighborhood.
  • She bikes to the park every morning.
  • They biked through the forest to reach the campsite.

Translations

Translations of the word "biking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 andar de bicicleta

🇮🇳 साइकिल चलाना

🇩🇪 Radfahren

🇮🇩 bersepeda

🇺🇦 їзда на велосипеді

🇵🇱 jazda na rowerze

🇯🇵 サイクリング

🇫🇷 faire du vélo

🇪🇸 andar en bicicleta

🇹🇷 bisiklet sürme

🇰🇷 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 'biking' originates from the term 'bike', which is a shortened form of 'bicycle'. Bicycles have been a popular mode of transportation and recreation since the 19th century. The activity of biking has evolved from a means of transportation to a leisure activity and sport enjoyed by people worldwide.

See also: bike, biker.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,049, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.