bicycle

nounpedal-driven recreational vehicle

Synonyms for bicycle

noun pedal-driven recreational vehicle

Word Origin & History

1868, coined from bi- "two" + Greek kyklos "circle, wheel" (see cycle (n.)), on the pattern of tricycle; both the word and the vehicle superseding earlier velocipede. The English word probably is not from French, though often said to be (many French sources say the French word is from English). The assumption apparently is because Pierre Lallement, employee of a French carriage works, improved Macmillan's 1839 pedal velocipede in 1865 and took the invention to America. See also pennyfarthing. As a verb, from 1869.

Example Sentences for bicycle

Nimrod said his bicycle betrayed itself, too, only not so badly.

And he sold his camel yesterday and bought a bicycle instead.

Dismount and walk past any horse that becomes frightened at your bicycle.

An air-pressure is then produced in the tank with a bicycle pump.

He took her bicycle from her, and, turning, walked with her back into the park.

Having broken this record on a bicycle, Lambert ought to be satisfied.

No boy can be thoroughly happy who is not the owner of a bicycle.

A horse cannot compare with the bicycle for speed and endurance.

If he had wanted the bicycle for racing, which should he have chosen?

The poor boy was so frightened that he left his bicycle behind him.

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Synonyms for bicycle

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