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scooter

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈskutɝ// UK //skˈuːtɐ// scoot·er

n. a small vehicle with two wheels and a long handle that you stand on to move. Some have motors, while others move when you push your foot against the ground.

n. a light vehicle consisting of a footboard between two small wheels, steered by a long handlebar. Refers both to human-powered kick-scooters and motorized versions with a step-through frame.


SIMPLE

He rides his scooter to the park every afternoon.

CONTEXTUAL

The city recently introduced electric scooters that people can rent using a mobile app for short trips downtown.

COMPLEX

While traditional kick-scooters remain popular among children, the rapid proliferation of motorized scooters has transformed urban micro-mobility and forced city planners to reconsider sidewalk regulations.

Synonyms
Origin

From scoot + -er.

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