rickshaw

noun

rick·​shaw ˈrik-ˌshȯ How to pronounce rickshaw (audio)
variants or less commonly ricksha
: a small covered 2-wheeled vehicle usually for one passenger that is pulled by one man and that was used originally in Japan

Examples of rickshaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Depending on the situation, users can choose to drive it as a rickshaw or a scooter, or even switch between the two modes on the go. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2024 In two years, a sales manager estimates, electric rickshaws will dominate the streets. Clifford Krauss, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2023 Meena sits in a rickshaw with the family’s women while the men chaperone them on motorbikes — a mechanical reflection of a wedding procession, stripped of all joy and color. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024 Kurt's key takeaways No doubt, the Surge S32 is a unique and innovative electric vehicle that combines the functionality of a rickshaw and a scooter in one modular platform. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2024 That’s half the price of a new rickshaw powered by natural gas. Clifford Krauss, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2023 In Darbhanga, around 200 electric rickshaws are sold a month, according to Balaji Motors, a dealer. Clifford Krauss, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2023 Included in the fare are 16 tours — at least one shore excursion in every port of call, from scenic rickshaw rides to visits to local markets — as well as Wi-Fi, beer and wine at lunch and dinner, and onboard entertainment, from enrichment lectures to destination performances. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023 Now, her mother works in a garment factory; her father, once a rice farmer, drives a rickshaw. Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of jinrikisha

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rickshaw was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Rickshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rickshaw. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rickshaw

noun
rick·​shaw
variants also ricksha
: a small hooded carriage with two wheels that is pulled by one person and was used originally in Japan

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