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biker

biker

12 1.1
A person who rides a bicycle for fun or sport
  • noun
  • /ˈbaɪkər/
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  • Did you know that Dixie was a sick BMX biker ranking fifth in the nation?
  • mountain bikers

Did you know that Dixie was a sick BMX biker ranking fifth in the nation?

Examples

  • At least keep them open for mountain bikers and hikers.

    Blog text (29)
  • I did 150 to 180 miles a week, and I was becoming a faster biker.

    Blog text (6)
  • Still, if she wanted to wear biker shorts, I thought she should go for it.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • I used to be an avid mountain biker and would always ride.

    Blog text (12)
  • I am not an avid biker, but I enjoy the exercise.

    Blog text (19)
  • Now, if there's a fast biker and a slow biker, the fast biker can pass by going into the travel lane.

    Blog text (32)
  • Formerly a competitive cross-country mountain biker, I switched to running in 2006.

    Blog text (25)
  • There is no denying that thousands of bikers have trouble searching for products that reflect their unique personalities.

    Blog text (29)
  • Find out what so many bikers are raving about today by placing an order at the company's official website.

    Blog text (29)
  • On sunny weekends, many bikers enjoy exploring the trails at the national park.

Synonyms

rider
vsbiker
233 2.0

A person who rides a bike, horse, or motorcycle

is limited to bicycles and leisure or sport rather than all travel
cyclist
vsbiker
70 1.6

A person who rides a bicycle for sport or travel

focuses more on hobby and sport than on general transport
bicyclist
vsbiker
16 2.0

A person who rides a bicycle for sport or as a hobby

means the same and emphasizes hobby or sport usage
wheeler
vsbiker
2 5.8

A person who rides a bicycle

highlights hobby or sport rather than general bicycle use
pedaler
vsbiker
1 3.0

A person who rides a bicycle

is specific to bicycles and leisure rather than all pedal vehicles
bicycler
vsbiker
1.3

A person who rides a bicycle

implies hobby or sport more than mere riding
cycler
vsbiker
2.9

A person who rides a bicycle

stresses leisure or sport use rather than ordinary travel

How Serious

professional
16 3.5
cyclist
70 1.6
biker
12 1.1

Surface Forms

biker singular
bikers plural

Morphology

biker = bike (transparent) = bike + er

The word is a straightforward agent noun meaning a person who rides a bike.

Etymology

Biker comes from bike, a short form of bicycle, where bi- means 'two' and cycle means 'wheel'. So a biker is a person who rides a bicycle and sits on 'two wheels'.