scooter — A light two-wheeled motor vehicle with a step-through frame and small wheels
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A light two-wheeled motor vehicle with a step-through frame and small wheels
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskuːtər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother bought an electric scooter and now she zooms around town faster than teenagers on skateboards!
- He parked his scooter in front of the coffee shop and ordered a large cappuccino.
- The pizza delivery guy's scooter broke down, so he had to carry 20 pizzas on foot - talk about a workout!
scooter
NOUN[/ˈskuːtər/]
A light two-wheeled motor vehicle with a step-through frame and small wheels
Woman riding a red scooter
Smart commuter with computer beats traffic on a scooter!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'scooter' emerged around 1825, derived from the verb 'scoot,' meaning to move quickly or dart rapidly. The term was applied to a vehicle that enables fast, nimble movement, reflecting its swift and agile nature.
Breakdown
scoot (to move quickly) + -er (agent suffix denoting one who performs an action or a device that performs it).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother bought an electric scooter and now she zooms around town faster than teenagers on skateboards!”
“He parked his scooter in front of the coffee shop and ordered a large cappuccino.”
“The pizza delivery guy's scooter broke down, so he had to carry 20 pizzas on foot - talk about a workout!”
“Many cities now offer scooter-sharing services for short-distance travel.”
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