two-wheeler

noun

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

Examples of two-wheeler in a Sentence

a committed environmentalist, he doggedly rides his two-wheeler to work
Recent Examples on the Web The woman lost control of her 2023 Kawasaki two-wheeler while heading east on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard near Diane Avenue shortly after 12:30 p.m., according to the San Diego Police Department. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024 In Uganda, the e-bike and battery swapping provider has partnered with the government to replace its emission-heavy moto taxi fleet, known as boda-bodas, with electric two-wheelers. Katarina Höije, TIME, 30 May 2024 However, the city has something for everyone, including bikeable greenspaces (grab your two-wheeler and take a spin around Cherokee Park), fun hotels that combine fantastic amenities with comfortable stays, and great restaurants with buzzy menus. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024 Batteries that can no longer power a two-wheeler can instead power parking meters or traffic lights. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 2 Feb. 2024 Since the European debt crisis began, the Italian company has watched European sales of two-wheelers plummet by nearly 50 percent over a five-year period. Madeline O’Leary, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Factors include the two-wheeler manufacturer’s strategic road map for its electric-vehicle product portfolio and its entry into the middle-weight motorcycle segment, Chadawar says. WSJ, 2 Jan. 2024 India’s electric two-wheeler market is steadily growing. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 9 June 2023 Penned by Centro Stile Ducati and Bentley designers, the two-wheeler nods to its four-wheeled muse with sleek lines and a sporty silhouette. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

two-wheeler

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