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Definition of tricycle

tricycle

/ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/
tri · cy · cle
Plural:tricycles
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Past Simple:tricycled
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Past Participle:tricycled
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Present Participle:tricycling
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tricycle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small vehicle with three wheels, typically powered by pedals and largely used by young children, though motorized or adult versions also exist.

Example

"The toddler happily pedaled his bright red tricycle down the sidewalk."

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• verb

1

To ride or travel on a tricycle.

Example

"The children spent the afternoon tricycling around the neighborhood cul-de-sac."

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• Rhymes for tricycle

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century (around 1868) from French 'tricycle', combining the prefix 'tri-' (three) and the Greek 'kuklos' (circle or wheel), formed on the pattern of 'bicycle'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tricycle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tricycle
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