tricycle

noun

tri·​cy·​cle ˈtrī-sə-kəl How to pronounce tricycle (audio)
-ˌsi-kəl
: a 3-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals or a motor

Examples of tricycle in a Sentence

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This tricycle has a storage bin in the back for bringing along toys and other items. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 May 2025 The solar tricycle eliminates fuel expenses, slashes maintenance costs and increases daily income for small vendors by as much as 40%. Ronik Sharma, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025 As standard the tricycle comes with a rear storage basket which can be used to store all manner of things from shopping to a dog. Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 What To Do In Washington, D.C. Splurge: Cruise around the city and take in all the sights on an open-top bus tour, or via a pedicab, scooter, or tricycle. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tricycle

Word History

Etymology

French, from tri- + Greek kyklos wheel — more at wheel

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tricycle was in 1868

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“Tricycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tricycle. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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tricycle

noun
tri·​cy·​cle ˈtrī-ˌsik-əl How to pronounce tricycle (audio)
: a three-wheeled vehicle usually moved by pedals

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