Bike — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbīk/

Meaning & Definition of Bike

Bike (noun)

  1. bicycle
  2. motorcycle
  3. motorbike
  4. a nest of wild bees, wasps, or hornets
  5. a crowd or swarm of people

Bike (verb)

  1. to ride a bike

Bike (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars

    "likes to ride her mountain bike on weekends"

    similar: bicycle, cycle, push-bike (British), two-wheeler, velocipede (archaic)
    related: mountain bike, tandem bicycle, ten-speed

  2. a great number of persons or creatures massed together

    "the boisterous bike that annually descends upon Edinburgh for the Fringe"

    similar: army, cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd, horde, host, legion, mass, mob, multitude, press, rout, scrum, swarm, throng
    related: masses, millions, rabble, rabblement, riffraff, gaggle, heap, mountain, pile, jam, logjam

Related Entry: Push-bike (noun)

Push-bike is a different word from Bike. The synonyms below are for push-bike, not for bike.

  1. a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars

    "the vicar riding his sturdy push-bike used to be a common sight around the village"

    similar: bicycle, bike, cycle, two-wheeler, velocipede (archaic)
    related: mountain bike, tandem bicycle, ten-speed

Related Entry: Mountain bike (noun)

Mountain bike is a different word from Bike. The synonyms below are for mountain bike, not for bike.

  1. as in tandem bicycle, ten-speed

    similar: tandem bicycle, ten-speed, bicycle, bike, cycle, push-bike (British), two-wheeler, velocipede (archaic)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bike

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bike:

British: push-bike
Archaic: velocipede
bicycle, cycle, two-wheeler, army, cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd, horde, host, legion, mass, mob, multitude, press, rout, scrum, swarm, throng

Related Words for Bike

mountain bike, tandem bicycle, ten-speed, masses, millions, rabble, rabblement, riffraff, gaggle, heap, mountain, pile, jam, logjam

Word Forms of Bike

Inflections: bikes, biked, biking

Origin & Etymology of Bike

by shortening & alteration

First known use: 1880

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bike

Words & Phrases Containing Bike

dirt bike, electric bike, exercise bike, fixed-gear bike, mountain bike, push-bike, trail bike

Frequently Asked Questions about Bike

What does "Bike" mean?

"Bike" means bicycle. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: bicycle. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bike"?

Other words for "Bike" include bicycle, cycle, push-bike, two-wheeler, velocipede, army, cram and crowd. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bike" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bike"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bike". Common alternatives include bicycle, cycle, push-bike, two-wheeler, velocipede, army, cram, crowd, crush and drove.

How do you use "Bike" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bike" in a sentence: "likes to ride her mountain bike on weekends"; "the boisterous bike that annually descends upon Edinburgh for the Fringe".

Is "Bike" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bike" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Bike" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Bike" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Bike"?

"Bike" is pronounced /ˈbīk/.

What is the origin of the word "Bike"?

"Bike" comes from by shortening & alteration. First known use: 1880.