tricycle

American  

[trahy-si-kuhl, -sik-uhl] / ˈtraɪ sɪ kəl, -ˌsɪk əl /

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.

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tricycle British  

/ ˈtraɪsɪkəl /

noun

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

2. a three-wheeler for invalids

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verb

1. (intr) to ride a tricycle

Other Word Forms

• tricyclist noun

Etymology

Origin of tricycle

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

Example Sentences

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

Licensed toys are a huge category, he said, as big entertainment providers serve up branded fare such as Star Wars action figures, SpongeBob SquarePants plush toys and Paw Patrol toddler tricycles.

From Los Angeles Times

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