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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

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Victoria Mejicanos in 2007 practicing riding a tricycle, which was part of her IEP goals. Victoria Mejicanos, Time, 7 Jan. 2026 In high-traffic applications, like a family room, a stone floor can stand up to daily wear, like pets running through or the wheels of a child’s tricycle, says Montenegro. Mary Grace Granados special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026 Back in 1955, the store sold tricycles for $3.98, baby dolls for $2.98 and a 32-piece dinner set with 22k gold trim for $5.98. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025 The carousel included a sweet clip of Hailey and Justin holding hands as well as a photo of Jack Blues being pushed in a tricycle stroller. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tricycle

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

Cite this Entry

“Tricycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tricycle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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tricycle

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

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