biker

noun

bik·​er ˈbī-kər 

plural bikers

1

: someone who rides a bicycle : bicyclist

All ages and skill levels of bikers are encouraged to jump on a bike and pedal away for the opportunity to pursue good health and perhaps earn sponsor prizes.

—Emmett Hall

road/mountain/dirt bikers

2

: someone who rides a motorcycle : motorcyclist

especially : a person who is a member of a motorcycling group

For Becky Jackson, who runs two Springfield bars that cater to bikers, motorcycles have been a way of life since she was growing up with a father and uncle who wore matching vests, shorthand for being in a [motorcycle] club.

—Bruce Rushton

Everyone agrees that the sponsors of the canceled events were not biker gangs, but legitimate motorcycle clubs comprising mostly middle-income people with families and jobs. Still, large runs can attract the outlaw segment.

—Tom Haydon and Patrick Jenkins

Examples of biker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On February 19, the 28-year-old model stepped out in Los Angeles wearing her version of athleisure, complete with micro-polka-dot biker shorts, a white tank top, and an oversized black tote bag (nary a hair tie in sight). —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025

The two began to brawl on the track and were nearly struck by fellow rider Anthony Castaneda and other bikers. —Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025

John Clavijo, who has been to several of the biker mass events, waited with friends near his bike before the ride began. —Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025

The pieces on display vary from dark cloaks to Rick Owens–inspired lunar boots to one fat-ass matte black biker helmet. —Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for biker

• hiker
• striker
• duiker
• hitchhiker