tricycle

noun

tri·​cy·​cle ˈtrī-sə-kəl How to pronounce tricycle (audio)
-ˌsi-kəl
: a 3-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals or a motor

Examples of tricycle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The increase in ice cream truck popularity Good Humor's fleet expanded in the 1930s to include pushcarts, bicycles, tricycles and shoulder boxes, a Good Humor spokesperson said. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 June 2024 The question is: Were the Saw movies actually good enough to merit getting back on the tricycle for a tenth time? Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 1 June 2024 Keep large objects such as tables, chairs, tricycles or ladders away from pool fences. Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024 The tricycle itself is a fairly standard recumbent setup, with the cranks in front and slightly above the seat, which can be adjusted for different riders' legs. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tricycle 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'tricycle.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

French, from tri- + Greek kyklos wheel — more at wheel

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tricycle was in 1868

Dictionary Entries Near tricycle

Cite this Entry

“Tricycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tricycle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

tricycle

noun
tri·​cy·​cle ˈtrī-ˌsik-əl How to pronounce tricycle (audio)
: a three-wheeled vehicle usually moved by pedals

More from Merriam-Webster on tricycle

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!