push-bikes

variants also push bicycles
plural of push-bike, British
as in bikes
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

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Noun
  • But the family lives nearby, and the kids ride their bikes between houses.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Accidents on e-bikes also led to injuries more serious than those suffered on traditional bikes, the researchers noted.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Electric bicycles, in contrast, come with pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts, according to the California Highway Patrol.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Along the route, another driver yells out their window to say hi to Hollywell, while Ayo spots two friends on bicycles and greets them with a cheerful grin and full-body wave.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Push-bikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push-bikes. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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