bike — A bicycle or motorcycle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A bicycle or motorcycle
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪk/
Example Sentences
- My bike got a flat tire right before my date - talk about bad timing!
- She decided to bike across the country to raise money for charity.
- I forgot how to ride a bike for exactly 3 seconds when my crush was watching.
bike
NOUN[/baɪk/]
A bicycle or motorcycle
She rides her bike along the riverside path at sunset.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'bike' emerged in the 1960s as a colloquial abbreviation of 'bicycle'. Bicycle itself derives from Latin 'bi-' (two) and Greek 'kyklos' (wheel), literally meaning a two-wheeled vehicle. The shortened form 'bike' reflects the informal naming convention common in modern English.
Breakdown
bi- (Latin: two) + -cycle (Greek kyklos: wheel) = bicycle, subsequently shortened to bike. The suffix -cycle, derived from Greek kyklos, refers to a circular or wheeled object.
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📝Examples
“My bike got a flat tire right before my date - talk about bad timing!”
“She decided to bike across the country to raise money for charity.”
“I forgot how to ride a bike for exactly 3 seconds when my crush was watching.”
“The new bike-sharing system has made commuting much more convenient.”
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