tricycle
noun
tri·cy·cle
ˈtrī-sə-kəl 
-ˌsi-kəl
: a 3-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals or a motor
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What To Do In Washington, D.C. Splurge: Cruise around the city and take in all the sights on an open-top bus tour, or via a pedicab, scooter, or tricycle.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Outside, there is a basketball court, and toddlers will be able to play with tricycles and balls, according to the documents.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
In his experience, riders who find tricycles most useful are usually those who have never learned to ride a bike or those who have balance issues or other disabilities.
—Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Toddlers rode tricycles or their parents' shoulders.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Outside, there is a basketball court, and toddlers will be able to play with tricycles and balls, according to the documents.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
In his experience, riders who find tricycles most useful are usually those who have never learned to ride a bike or those who have balance issues or other disabilities.
—Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Toddlers rode tricycles or their parents' shoulders.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Tricycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tricycle. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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tricycle
noun
tri·cy·cle
ˈtrī-ˌsik-əl
: a three-wheeled vehicle usually moved by pedals
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