two-wheeler

noun

ˈtü-ˈ(h)wē-lər How to pronounce two-wheeler (audio)
Definition of two-wheelernext
as in bike
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars a committed environmentalist, he doggedly rides his two-wheeler to work

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Recent Examples of two-wheeler The bike comes from a new player in the electric two-wheeler space called ANY Mobility from Belgium. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 The latter push has resulted in TVS Motor zooming ahead to become the largest producer of electric two-wheelers in its home base. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 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 Electric motorcycles are emerging as a major growth segment in Africa, where two-wheelers dominate urban transport and delivery services in many cities. — ABC News, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-wheeler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-wheeler
  1. bike
  2. bicycle
Noun
  • Every summer, the state plays host to the largest, longest-running citizen bike tour in the world.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
  • JenChan’s floor manager, Maxx Reginello, couldn’t work for a few weeks last year after he was hit while riding his bike home after a double shift on Easter.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of bike
Noun
  • Granado, 53, rode his bicycle to Lazo’s home at Southwest 148th Avenue in the Victoria Parc neighborhood late Thursday morning.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of bicycle

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“Two-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-wheeler. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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