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Definition of unicycle

unicycle

/ˈjuː.nɪˌsaɪ.kəl/
u · ni · cy · cle
Plural:unicycles
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Past Simple:unicycled
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Past Participle:unicycled
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Present Participle:unicycling
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unicycle Lexical Profile

unicycle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A pedal-driven vehicle having only a single wheel and typically no handlebars, ridden by balancing upright on a saddle mounted above the wheel.

Example

"The circus performer juggled three bowling pins while effortlessly balancing on a tall unicycle."

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• verb

1

To ride or travel on a unicycle.

Example

"He unicycled across the campus quad every morning on his way to the engineering building."

• Nearby Words

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unicornfish
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unicyclist
unideal
unidealistic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the Latin prefix uni- ('one') and cycle, modeled directly after bicycle and tricycle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unicycle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unicycle
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