tricycle

[trahy-si-kuhl, -sik-uhl]

noun

1. a vehicle, especially one for children, having one large front wheel and two small rear wheels, propelled by foot pedals.

2. a velocipede with three wheels propelled by pedals or hand levers.

3. a three-wheeled motorcycle.

tricycle

/ ˈtraɪsɪkəl /

noun

1. a three-wheeled cycle, esp one driven by pedals

2. a three-wheeler for invalids

verb

1. (intr) to ride a tricycle

Other Word Forms

• tricyclist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tricycle¹

From French, dating back to 1820–30; tri-, cycle

Example Sentences

In April, some public vehicle companies - including buses, jeepneys and tricycles - faced suspension after 84 of its drivers tested positive for prohibited substances.

From BBC

He also confirmed the arrest of other people who were seen with "inappropriate haircuts", wearing shorts above the knee and tricycle drivers mixing male and female passengers.

From BBC

Welcoming the donations, Mr Sarfo said the cash was used to fund their activities - including paying for rubbish disposal and buying fuel for their tricycle to transport rubbish to a refuse site.

From BBC

I was 3 years old, pedaling with pride as I showed her my newfound skill — riding a tricycle.

From Los Angeles Times

They often emit laughter — and the sound of tumbling blocks, bouncing balls and meandering tricycles.

From Seattle Times