moped

[moh-ped]

noun

1. a motorized bicycle that has pedals in addition to a low-powered gasoline engine designed for low-speed operation.

moped

/ ˈməʊpɛd /

noun

1. a light motorcycle, not over 50cc

Word History and Origins

Origin of moped¹

1955–60; < German, ultimately < Swedish ( trampcykel med ) mo ( tor och ) ped ( aler ) pedal cycle with engine and pedals

Word History and Origins

Origin of moped¹

C20: from _motor + _pedal ¹ , originally equipped with auxiliary pedals

Example Sentences

Pulling up his laptop, Dallas shows off the art for a single: On a majestic winding Italian road, ian perches pensively on a white moped, in an all-white yacht outfit, barefoot.

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Shahed drones have been dubbed "flying mopeds" by Ukrainians because of their puttering engines.

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Video footage captured by a visitor at the park showed the motorcycle being ridden away, flanked by two moped scooters.

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Video footage captured by a visitor at the park showed Mr Alekari's motorcycle being ridden away, flanked by two moped scooters.

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Echo Park Eats also implemented five-minute parking on their lot in 2024, but neighbors say that has only pushed more delivery drivers to linger on the street or on the sidewalk with their mopeds.

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