pedicab

noun

pedi·​cab ˈpe-di-ˌkab How to pronounce pedicab (audio)
: a tricycle with a 2-seat passenger compartment covered by a usually folding top and a separate seat for a driver who pedals

Examples of pedicab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web City officials are considering an ordinance that would ban loud music from downtown pedicabs, and force operators to clearly communicate their pricing to riders before beginning a ride. Axios San Diego, Axios, 30 July 2024 The clanging warning that a family in a four-wheel surrey pedicab is rolling up behind you. Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 There’s a dizzying amount of activity from an unmatched number of pedestrians, bicyclists, pedicabs, and motorists. Curtis Tate, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2024 Along with offering photo ops — on a swing made from a giant Oreo and in front of inflatable Lindt chocolate bunnies — hugs from Sour Patch Kid mascots and pedicab rides with free gummy bears from Albanese, the expo has been the place to see the latest treats headed for store shelves. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pedicab 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin ped-, pes + English cab

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pedicab was in 1922

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“Pedicab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedicab. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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