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- [skoo-ter]
- /ˈsku tər/
- /ˈskuː.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skoo-ter]
- /ˈsku tər/
Definitions of scooter word
- noun scooter a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard. 1
- noun scooter Also called motor scooter. a similar but larger and heavier vehicle for adults, having a saddlelike seat mounted on the footboard and being propelled by a motor. 1
- noun scooter (in the U.S. and Canada) a sailboat equipped with runners for use on ice. 1
- noun scooter Pacific barracuda. 1
- verb without object scooter to sail or travel in or on a scooter. 1
- abbreviation SCOOTER scoter. 1
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Origin of scooter
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; scoot + -er1
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Parts of speech for Scooter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scooter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
scooter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scooter
noun scooter
- dirt bike — a small motorcycle designed and built with special tires and suspension for riding on unpaved roads and over rough terrain.
- minibike — a small, lightweight motorcycle with a low frame and designed generally for off-highway use.
- motor scooter — scooter1 (def 2).
- motorbike — a small, lightweight motorcycle.
- motorcycle — a motor vehicle similar to a bicycle but usually larger and heavier, chiefly for one rider but sometimes having two saddles or an attached sidecar for passengers.
Top questions with scooter
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