e-scooter

noun

e-scoot·​er ˈē-ˌskü-tər 

plural e-scooters

: a scooter propelled by an electric motor : electric scooter

The rise of shared e-scooters is just one of several recent tech-powered experiments in urban mobility.

—Kevin Roose

The report's authors said that the mood has shifted among e-scooter users. Last year's survey found that over 40% used e-scooters for fun whereas this year that number is 30% with increasing numbers of people using the vehicles for specific purposes, like commuting or travelling to social events.

—Jonathan Keane

Examples of e-scooter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Boise also worked with Lime, a prominent e-scooter and bike company, to slow motorists to between 10 and 12 miles per hour in certain parts of the city. —Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children moved from Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Castle estate, where e-scooters are permitted. —Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026

In Burleson, there’s an ordinance prohibiting bikes, scooters and the like on sidewalks in the Old Town commercial district, but there’s no law prohibiting e-scooters or e-bikes on streets and sidewalks in other parts of the city, parks excluded. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026

At the location where Wednesday's shooting happened, protesters have blocked off the street using shipping pallets, trash cans, e-scooters, tires and more. —Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

e- entry 2 + scooter

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for e-scooter

• commuter
• computer
• polluter
• recruiter
• microcomputer
• minicomputer
• supercomputer
• neuter
• pewter
• router
• scooter
• shooter