kickstand

noun

kick·​stand ˈkik-ˌstand How to pronounce kickstand (audio)
: a swiveling metal bar or rod attached to a 2-wheeled vehicle (such as a bicycle) and used to prop up the vehicle when it is not in use

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The sturdy kickstand tilts through 90 degrees and it can be rotated to portrait mode and stand safely that way. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026 It's also got a kickstand to reduce wobbling, a digital display, and a 1-to-12-hour timer. Kat Merck, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2026 The Icemag 3 from Sharge has a kickstand so it can be used on a desk while charging wirelessly. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 For travelers, the kickstand makes a convenient way to watch content on the journey, and the battery provides over 39 hours of video playback. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kickstand

Word History

Etymology

from its being put in position by a kick

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kickstand was in 1947

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“Kickstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickstand. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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kickstand

noun
kick·​stand ˈkik-ˌstand How to pronounce kickstand (audio)
: a metal bar or rod attached to a 2-wheeled vehicle (as a bicycle) and used to prop up the vehicle when it is not in use

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