mobility scooter
noun
plural mobility scooters
: a vehicle ridden while seated that usually has three or four wheels, is typically propelled by an electric motor, and is used by those with impaired mobility : scooter sense 3
… failing health required her to move around the house by mobility scooter.—
Joshua Hammer
Joshua HammerWheelchairs and mobility scooters are important tools to help those with debilitating conditions lead normal lives.—Doug Whiteman
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His son told him what was happening, and while mounted on a blue mobility scooter, Aguila made his way toward the man’s car.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 July 2025
Guinness says the world’s fastest mobility scooter record is currently held by a four-wheel contraption that went 112 mph.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Specialty scooters Specialty scooters, like mobility scooters or knee scooters, are designed for those who need extra help getting around or who have medical needs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Whereas once, older people may have looked at mobility scooters or the like, an electric trike seems like a great opportunity to keep moving but benefit from similar features.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
In true Kardashian fashion, Kim made her mobility scooter and cast a stylish accessory.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Violeta had her mobility scooter but not its batteries.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 July 2025
Guinness says the world’s fastest mobility scooter record is currently held by a four-wheel contraption that went 112 mph.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Specialty scooters Specialty scooters, like mobility scooters or knee scooters, are designed for those who need extra help getting around or who have medical needs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Whereas once, older people may have looked at mobility scooters or the like, an electric trike seems like a great opportunity to keep moving but benefit from similar features.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
In true Kardashian fashion, Kim made her mobility scooter and cast a stylish accessory.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Violeta had her mobility scooter but not its batteries.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Mobility scooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobility%20scooter. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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