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

Ganni’s biker boots and Clarks’ classic Wallabee rounded out the key shoe choices for Gen Z consumers. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024

The look: 1990s-style workout gear, like a leotard or sleeveless tank, and biker shorts. —Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024

Practical, cool, and versatile, biker boots are going to be your closet staple this season. —Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024

Consider joining or getting more heavily involved in an organization – rotary, garden club, biker gang, whatever suits your fancy. —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1