trike

noun

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The New South Wales transport authority describes motorbikes in this class as being either two-wheelers or trikes that are built to take a beating, typically featuring utilitarian add-ons like a pannier rack. New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026 There are kayaks, paddleboards, water trikes, and snorkels to take out. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026 Officers were also out walking and on bikes and trikes. Jennifer Edwards Baker, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 17 Oct. 2025 The resident believed Smithson attempted to take the trike. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trike

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trike was in 1883

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“Trike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trike. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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