: bicycle racing that resembles motocross with dirt tracks and jumps and the use of special heavy-duty bicycles

Examples of BMX in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Gateway Green features a BMX stunt track, pump tracks, challenging downhill competition-style dirt courses, broad gravel roads and multiple singletrack trails. William Roberson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 The event will feature local bands from Milwaukee and BMX and skateboarding accessories. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2024 The air show anticipates adding to the event air racing, a nightly music festival over three days, wave pool surfing and BMX bowl competitions. Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 There’s a larger-than-life photograph of Keys and Beatz in formal wear, posing with a BMX bike. Will Heinrich, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024 Top athletes in men’s skateboarding, women’s skateboarding and BMX compete to secure their invitation to X Games Minneapolis. Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 The Sunshine State Games returns to West Palm Beach for the first time since 2002 when the Palm Beach County Festival offers eight sports; BMX Cycling, Fencing, Judo, Karate, Powerlifting, Taekwondo, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 What remains closed: Archery range, BMX and RV areas. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2023 South of the interstate, roads require major repairs in several areas around the soccer complex, the BMX Track, RV Park, the archery range, the Boy Scouts area and the equestrian trail area. Paige Eichkorn, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

bicycle motocross + X as symbol for -cross

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of BMX was in 1975

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“BMX.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BMX. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

BMX

noun
ˌbē-(ˌ)em-ˈeks
: bicycle racing that is similar to motocross with dirt tracks and jumps and the use of special heavy-duty bicycles

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