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

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Namely, long days in the backcountry, on my skis, on my feet, or on my mountain bike. Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024 The sleeves are a little longer than the other flannels on this list—ideal for when my arms were extended on the mountain bike. Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024 Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies, photographers, and anyone who loves the mountains. Don't miss: The mountain cart down the slopes in summertime (May to October) is a cross between a mountain bike and a sled. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Riders staged up for a 250-mile-long mountain bike race that the fastest rider completed in under 30 hours, aided by near-continuous daylight. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mountain bike 

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 28 Nov. 2024.

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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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