Pushbike: meaning, definitions and examples

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pushbike

[ ˈpʊʃbaɪk ]

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transportation

A bicycle, typically without gears, used for casual riding and short distances.

Synonyms

bicycle, bike, pedal bike

Examples of usage

He rode his pushbike to the park.
She enjoys taking her pushbike on trails.
I decided to buy a pushbike for my daily commute.

Translations

Translations of the word "pushbike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bicicleta

🇮🇳 साइकिल

🇩🇪 Fahrrad

🇮🇩 sepeda

🇺🇦 велосипед

🇵🇱 rower

🇯🇵 自転車 (じてんしゃ)

🇫🇷 vélo

🇪🇸 bicicleta

🇹🇷 bisiklet

🇰🇷 자전거 (jajeongeo)

🇸🇦 دراجة

🇨🇿 kolo

🇸🇰 bicykel

🇨🇳 自行车 (zìxíngchē)

🇸🇮 kolo

🇮🇸 reiðhjól

🇰🇿 велосипед

🇬🇪 ველოსიპედი

🇦🇿 velosiped

🇲🇽 bicicleta

Word origin

The term 'pushbike' originated in the early 19th century as a way to describe a self-propelled vehicle operated by pushing pedals with one's feet. Over time, the term has evolved to refer specifically to bicycles without gears. Pushbikes have become popular for short-distance travel and casual riding, offering a simple and eco-friendly mode of transportation.

See also: push, pushchair, pusher, pushily, pushing, pushover, pushpin, pushy.