mountain bike

noun

: an all-terrain bicycle with wide knobby tires, straight handlebars, and typically 18 to 21 gears
mountain bike intransitive verb
mountain biker noun

Examples of mountain bike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anderson’s online fundraising campaign is seeking donations for a 24-hour mountain bike ride Anderson will undergo starting at 6 p.m. March 10 around the James River Park System trail in Richmond, Virginia. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024 Mike raced mountain bikes, and Wendy loved going to the gym and CrossFit. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024 This helmet comes with all the bells and whistles of the more expensive models, including 22 vents, adjustable back dials, and is a great all-around option for everything from commuting to cross-country mountain bike rides. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024 Teel, 32, is an accomplished professional mountain bike racer and personal trainer. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024 The park features 13 miles of mountain bike trails. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Feb. 2024 Rent a cabin for the weekend or try the off-road mountain bike trails, graded from beginner to expert. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Under the policy, guests have three complimentary meals a day and can access the resort’s canoes, paddleboards, kayaks, fly fishing rods, mountain bikes, and yoga mats. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024 As with previous years, there will be critics who won’t buy into peach interiors, clothes, mountain bikes and accessories, no matter how well the peach vibe pairs with the other colors in the Pantone color chart or how warm and comforting it was intended. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountain bike was in 1966

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“Mountain bike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20bike. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

mountain bike

noun
: a bicycle with wide knobby tires and many gears for use on all kinds of terrain
mountain bike verb

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