tricycle
Americannoun
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a vehicle, especially one for children, having one large front wheel and two small rear wheels, propelled by foot pedals.
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a velocipede with three wheels propelled by pedals or hand levers.
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a three-wheeled motorcycle.
noun
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a three-wheeled cycle, esp one driven by pedals
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a three-wheeler for invalids
verb
Other Word Forms
- tricyclist noun
Etymology
Origin of tricycle
Example Sentences
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Among the AI-generated images that have gone viral is one of a little girl with curly hair on a tricycle.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
As compensation, Baird’s family gave her an adult tricycle that she occasionally rides through the streets wearing a neon purple helmet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
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 • Nov. 9, 2024
I was 3 years old, pedaling with pride as I showed her my newfound skill — riding a tricycle.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024
Spizz’s tricycle was parked by her back porch.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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