: bicycle racing that resembles motocross with dirt tracks and jumps and the use of special heavy-duty bicycles

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Facilities that will be closed include the youth baseball complex, the girls softball complex, the soccer complex, the covered bridge, the disc golf area's white course, the BMX area, the little log cabin, archery range and the canoe/kayak launch. Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025 But three years ago, Terrell, an the aspiring filmmaker and content creator who loved BMX biking around the city, took the risk for the view. Brian Brant, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 The long-running series hosted by BMX cyclist TJ Lavin brings together a group of competitors who face off in a series of mental and physical challenges in the quest for a massive cash prize. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025 The theme park offers programming year-round, including stunt shows, BMX shows, and their Viva La Musica series, featuring Latin bands. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for BMX

Word History

Etymology

bicycle motocross + X as symbol for -cross

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of BMX was in 1975

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“BMX.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BMX. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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BMX

noun
ˌbē-(ˌ)em-ˈeks
: bicycle racing that is similar to motocross with dirt tracks and jumps and the use of special heavy-duty bicycles

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