three-wheeler

noun

three-wheel·​er ˈthrē-ˌ(h)wē-lər 

: any of various vehicles having three wheels

Examples of three-wheeler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jarvis spent nearly three and a half years in state custody after being charged with arson for lighting his stepdad’s three-wheeler on fire. — Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

Affordable city EVs, delivery vans, buses, two- and three-wheelers, forklifts, and stationary energy storage systems are all strong candidates. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

The three-wheelers are a far cry from the old-timers that only a year ago cruised the streets spewing clouds of black smoke. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Some of its partnerships, with two and three-wheeler electric scooter and rickshaw companies in Asia, are already in public domain. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for three-wheeler

• repealer
• revealer
• dealer
• feeler
• healer
• keeler
• peeler
• sealer
• stealer

Kids Definition

three-wheeler

noun

three-wheel·​er

ˈthrē-ˌhwē-lər, 

-ˌwē-

: any of various vehicles having three wheels