BMX

abbreviation for

, Sports.

1. bicycle motocross: a bicycle race over a rough cross-country course, usually consisting of jumps, obstacles, and turns.
2. a bicycle used in such a race or for recreational riding and stunts.

BMX

abbreviation for

1. bicycle motocross; stunt riding on rough ground or over an obstacle course on a bicycle
2. a bicycle designed for bicycle motocross

Word History and Origins

Origin of BMX¹

First recorded in 1975–80; initialism

Example Sentences

Cavendish showed promise as a BMX and mountain bike rider, and was then part of the new era of investment in cycling in Britain as British Cycling dominated track cycling at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

From BBC

Sir Chris, who was first inspired to take up cycling by the famous BMX scenes in the film E.T., had won six Olympic, 11 world and 43 World Cup titles by the time he retired.

From BBC

The Vans Warped Tour, which launched in 1995, was a music festival that featured a backdrop of skaters and BMX riders performing on ramps while punk bands played across multiple stages.

From Los Angeles Times

He got injured at one point from BMX, and wasn’t able to walk for a year, which is when he put all his energy into learning about fashion on Tumblr.

From Los Angeles Times

Cortez is from Temecula, where he grew up in punk scenes, going to the desert, skating and doing BMX — which people still recognize him from, Bayne adds.

From Los Angeles Times