moped

American

[moh-ped] / ˈmoʊˌpɛd /

noun

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

moped British

/ ˈməʊpɛd /

noun

a light motorcycle, not over 50cc

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Etymology

Origin of moped

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

Example Sentences

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He said pursuits had to be considered carefully, giving an example of one moped rider spotted snatching multiple phones on Oxford Street.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

They could have looked around and moped that three architects of their success this season weren't there to help them now.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Housed in a former moped shop, the Virgil Village store offers a selection of novelty items and streetwear treasures, curated by both Kurata and Staunton.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Styx parked the moped in the woods behind his house.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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