Definition

Noun: A bicycle rack is a stationary structure designed to securely hold and park one or more bicycles. Its primary function is to provide a dedicated, organized, and often locking point for bicycles in public or private spaces to prevent theft and clutter.

Usage

A bicycle rack is used as a place to leave a bicycle temporarily. You park or lock your bicycle to it. - You park your bicycle at/in a bicycle rack. - You lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack.

Examples

• "Please remember to lock your bike to the bicycle rack outside the library."
• "The new apartment building includes a covered bicycle rack for residents."
• "The city is installing more bicycle racks downtown to encourage cycling."

Advanced Usage

• "Bicycle rack" as public infrastructure: The term is commonly used in urban planning and policy discussions about promoting cycling by providing adequate parking facilities.
  • Example: "A key component of the city's cycling strategy is the expansion of its bicycle rack network near transit hubs."

Variants and Related Words

• Bike rack: A common, informal synonym for "bicycle rack."
• Cycle stand: Another term for a bicycle rack, often used in British English.
• Bike parking: A broader term that can refer to an area with multiple bicycle racks or other parking systems.

Synonyms

• Bike stand
• Cycle rack
• Bicycle parking stand

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Bicycle rack capacity: Refers to the number of bicycles a rack can hold.
  • Example: "The bicycle rack capacity at the station is insufficient for the number of commuters."
• Bicycle rack design: Refers to the style or model of the rack (e.g., wave-style, post-and-ring, grid).
  • Example: "The new bicycle rack design allows bikes to be locked at both the frame and wheel."

Noun

1. a rack for parking bicycles