ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tricycle

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tricycle is a noun meaning A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

Meaning

A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

More Meanings

  1. To ride a tricycle.
  2. (Philippines) An autorickshaw; A motorized cycle rickshaw (usually a roofed motorcycle with sidecar, often available for hire in the manner of a taxi)

Example Sentences

The child tricycled around the driveway until dark.
[S]o I rode home on my brand new tricycle to find the rest of the family parked in front of the box.

Word Forms

Synonyms for tricycle

Depending on context, synonyms include trike, pedicab, velocipede.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include velocipede, trike, bicycle, cycling, wagon, compartment.

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