kickstand

noun

kick·​stand ˈkik-ˌstand How to pronounce kickstand (audio)
: a swiveling metal bar or rod attached to a 2-wheeled vehicle (such as a bicycle) and used to prop up the vehicle when it is not in use

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For travelers, the kickstand makes a convenient way to watch content on the journey, and the battery provides over 39 hours of video playback. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 As the kids disperse along the playground, the bikes are set in a line, kickstands at the ready. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025 The backpack also includes a nifty kickstand to keep it from toppling over while setting up. Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025 The package includes a kickstand, adapter, and a 15-meter power cable. PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kickstand

Word History

Etymology

from its being put in position by a kick

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kickstand was in 1947

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“Kickstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickstand. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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kickstand

noun
kick·​stand ˈkik-ˌstand How to pronounce kickstand (audio)
: a metal bar or rod attached to a 2-wheeled vehicle (as a bicycle) and used to prop up the vehicle when it is not in use

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