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

Riders of such devices, along with e-scooters, electric skateboards and electric unicycles, would be prohibited from exceeding 28 mph on roads, bike paths and sidewalks, the secretary of state’s office said. —Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

The study showed a growing share of patients who sustained these injuries had accidents linked to e-bikes or e-scooters. —Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026

But e-bike and e-scooter injuries are more likely to be severe, McCarthy said, because of the speed involved. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026

Members of the Teen Council said middle school aged children are the primary users of e-bikes and e-scooters and suggested the city communicate laws and road safety through schools. —Kendrick Calfee updated April 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 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