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

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Elmo's favorite hobbies include singing, dancing, reading books, and riding his tricycle. Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025 Keep large objects such as tables, chairs, tricycles, or ladders away from pool fences. Eshaan Sarup, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024 The outdoor areas –in addition to providing the energetic kids room to run, play and even pedal tricycles around imaginary tracks — are essential parts of the learning experience and development of motor skills. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024 The children can also run, climb, dig in sand or ride tricycles around a large outdoor playground. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024 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 12 Feb. 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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