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Definition of microscooter

microscooter

/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌskuː.tɚ/
mi · cro · scoot · er

Plural:microscooters
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microscooter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, lightweight kick scooter typically featuring a narrow deck, a foldable aluminum frame, and small inline-skate wheels, propelled by pushing off the ground with one foot.

Example

"She bought a folding microscooter to make her daily commute from the train station much faster."

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'micro-' (small) and 'scooter'. The term was popularized in the late 1990s following the invention of the modern folding aluminum kick scooter by the Swiss company Micro Mobility Systems, eventually becoming a genericized term in many regions.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microscooter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microscooter
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