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

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Both pedicabs carrying the party stopped outside Bridgestone Arena. Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025 Some pedicab operators ride (and many are motorized) on the sidewalks of the Museum Campus and harbors, sending pedestrians, strollers and kids jumping out of the way. Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025 Added to the problem for taxis was the proliferation of pedicabs in Central Austin. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025 Watch the sweet moment Joel surprised fans on a pedicab below. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pedicab

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 24 Oct. 2025.

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