three-wheeler

noun

three-wheel·​er ˈthrē-ˌ(h)wē-lər How to pronounce three-wheeler (audio)
: any of various vehicles having three wheels

Examples of three-wheeler in a Sentence

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Scholten believes there’s genuine demand, especially for three-wheelers with personality and performance. IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025 Sodium-ion batteries will gain traction in electric two and three-wheelers in Asia and Africa, driven by their lower cost. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 If successful, Trinova hopes to sell its tilting three-wheeler for between $18,000 and $22,000. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 July 2025 Just ask for the hotel’s three-wheeler shuttle to escort you down to La Réserve à la Plage optimally situated on Pampelonne beach. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025 That’s where the right outdoor toys come in, like the Little Tikes First Slide, a Radio Flyer three-wheeler, or a Melissa & Doug hiking gear play set—up to 49% off. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025 The two- and three-wheelers are increasingly electrified, and solar panels are becoming a more common sight on rooftops. Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-wheeler was in 1886

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“Three-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-wheeler. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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three-wheeler

noun
three-wheel·​er
ˈthrē-ˌhwē-lər,
-ˌwē-
: any of various vehicles having three wheels
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