e-bike

American

[ee-bahyk] / ˈiˌbaɪk /

noun

a bicycle that has an electric motor to propel it or to assist with pedaling.

E-bikes allow you to cycle uphill with minimum effort.

Etymology

Origin of e-bike

First recorded in 1995–2000; e- ² (in the sense “electric”) + bike ¹

Example Sentences

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Council-approved e-bike and e-scooter schemes have been introduced in virtually every major British town and city over the last decade.

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Is it possible, or even desirable, to crack down on e-bike and e-scooter parking?

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For agglomeration to work at its best, travelling within a city would ideally be frictionless - and Dilks says that dockless e-bike schemes promise "the ultimate flexibility".

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It's a vibrant neighbourhood, popular with young people and tourists - but it's also said to be a hotspot for e-bike clutter.

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The Bill will also give officials the power to fine e-bike companies that break licence conditions, they added.

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