Definition of TRICYCLE

tricycle

Plural: tricycles

Noun

  • A vehicle, typically for children, with three wheels.
  • a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
  • A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.
  • An autorickshaw; A motorized cycle rickshaw (usually a roofed motorcycle with sidecar, often available for hire in the manner of a taxi)

Verb

  • To ride a tricycle.

Examples

  • He felt as if he was still learning, playing Words With Friends at a "TRICYCLE" pace.
  • The child tricycled around the driveway until dark.

Origin / Etymology

From French tricycle.

Synonyms

trike, velocipede, pedicab

Scrabble Score: 15

tricycle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tricycle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tricycle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

tricycle: valid Words With Friends Word