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

These devices are being sold as e-bikes and e-scooters but can go much faster than what's legal on city streets. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The plan also calls on the city to continue encouraging public transit use, as well as e-bikes and e-scooters, as alternatives to private cars. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

The two juveniles were riding an e-scooter when they were struck by a vehicle, according to Eaton. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

That means riding an e-scooter on Pittsburgh sidewalks, streets or other public rights-of-way falls outside current state and local regulations, according to the university. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 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