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tricycle

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/

The English word “tricycle” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.
  2. An autorickshaw; A motorized cycle rickshaw (usually a roofed motorcycle with sidecar, often available for hire in the manner of a taxi)

verb

  1. To ride a tricycle.

Etymology

From French tricycle. By surface analysis, tri- + cycle.

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