biker

noun

bik·​er ˈbī-kər How to pronounce biker (audio)
plural bikers
1
: someone who rides a bicycle : bicyclist
All ages and skill levels of bikers are encouraged to jump on a bike and pedal away for the opportunity to pursue good health and perhaps earn sponsor prizes.Emmett Hall
road/mountain/dirt bikers
2
: someone who rides a motorcycle : motorcyclist
especially : a person who is a member of a motorcycling group
For Becky Jackson, who runs two Springfield bars that cater to bikers, motorcycles have been a way of life since she was growing up with a father and uncle who wore matching vests, shorthand for being in a [motorcycle] club. Bruce Rushton
Everyone agrees that the sponsors of the canceled events were not biker gangs, but legitimate motorcycle clubs comprising mostly middle-income people with families and jobs. Still, large runs can attract the outlaw segment. Tom Haydon and Patrick Jenkins

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Think: rainproof windbreakers, flared leggings, and—my favorite—the travel-friendly Align dress that’s outfitted with biker shorts underneath. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 There’s reliable bus and taxi service to nearby towns, including Chapala and Ajijic and a miles-long paved path along the main thoroughfare for walkers, bikers and joggers. Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025 Ray scopes out the old haunts and doesn’t find much outside confirmation that the killer Aryan meth-running biker gang is still on the hunt for both of them. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 About a thousand bikers and bystanders are expected to turn out for the event. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for biker

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of biker was in 1883

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“Biker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biker. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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