monocycle

[ mon-uh-sahy-kuhl ]

noun

1. a one-wheeled vehicle.

monocycle

/ ˈmɒnəˌsaɪkəl /

noun

1. another name for unicycle

Word History and Origins

Origin of monocycle¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; mono- + cycle

Example Sentences

Just my monocycle got hot an' caught on fire, an' then a ship busted out in flames an' went down.

From Project Gutenberg

He flung a leg over the monocycle's seat and pointed tiredly to the trail of the Wabbly.

From Project Gutenberg

Sergeant Walpole got exhaustedly off his monocycle and duplicated the 'copter man's efforts.

From Project Gutenberg