pedalo

noun

ped·​a·​lo ˈpe-də-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce pedalo (audio)
plural pedalos
British

Examples of pedalo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Florian Gaertner/Getty Images A brief pedalo ride will take you from the mainland to this set of four islets. Samia Qaiyum, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French pédalo, from pédale pedal + -o (perhaps as in meccano children's construction set)

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pedalo was in 1945

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Cite this Entry

“Pedalo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedalo. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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