two-wheeler

noun

two-wheel·​er ˈtü-ˈ(h)wē-lər How to pronounce two-wheeler (audio)
Synonyms of two-wheelernext
: a 2-wheeled vehicle (such as a bicycle)

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a committed environmentalist, he doggedly rides his two-wheeler to work
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Her bright yellow two-wheeler would often turn heads. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026 For a lot of riders stateside, two-wheelers are either giant cruisers, adventure bikes, or liter-class toys for the weekend. — New Atlas, 14 May 2026 But that’s not the only way in which the two-wheeler has influenced Royal Enfield’s next chapter. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026 But these unprotected vehicles can run at automobile speeds, posing a risk of injury that’s greater than for those pedaling nonpowered, slower two-wheelers. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-wheeler

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of two-wheeler was in 1861

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“Two-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-wheeler. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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two-wheeler

noun
two-wheel·​er
-ˈhwē-lər, 
-ˈwē-
: a 2-wheeled vehicle (as a bicycle)
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