biker

/ˈbaɪkə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbaɪkər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbī-kər/ (ame, mw)

biker — noun

  • bikersingular
  • bikersplural

1. Someone who operates a motorcycle, typically as part of a riding club or organiz

1.名詞B1
釋義

Someone who operates a motorcycle, typically as part of a riding club or organized group.

例句

Theo joined a local biker club and now rides every Sunday with twenty others.

collocation: biker club

A group of bikers in leather jackets stopped at the diner near Route 66.

同義詞
  • motorcyclist

    more formal and neutral; does not imply club membership

  • rider

    broader term that can refer to bicycles or horses as well

用法筆記

This sense often implies membership in a club or subculture, not just occasional motorcycle use.

常見錯誤

❌Professional bikers raced in the international championship.
✅Professional motorcyclists raced in the international championship.
💡'biker' suggests club or leisure riding; use 'motorcyclist' for formal or professional contexts.

2. A person who travels by bicycle, often on mountain trails or for fitness.

2.名詞B1
釋義

A person who travels by bicycle, often on mountain trails or for fitness.

例句

Keiko became a dedicated biker after moving to a city with many cycling paths.

Mountain bikers need strong legs to handle the steep trails in the national park.

compound: mountain biker

同義詞
  • cyclist

    more formal and common for sport or commuting

  • bicyclist

    formal term, rarely used in everyday speech

  • rider

    broader term that can also refer to motorcycles or horses

用法筆記

More casual than 'cyclist'; common in mountain biking and fitness contexts. Distinguish from sense 1 (MOTORCYCLE RIDER) — context usually makes the meaning clear.

常見錯誤

❌Professional bikers competed in the Tour de France.
✅Professional cyclists competed in the Tour de France.
💡'biker' sounds casual and can mean motorcycle rider; use 'cyclist' for professional bicycle racing.