scooter
n.-
1 kick or electric scooter (n.) A2 Elementarya small vehicle with a board for your feet and a long handle, moved by pushing with your foot or using a battery.
a vehicle consisting of a footboard mounted on two or more small wheels and guided by a handlebar; includes both manual kick versions and electric models.
ExampleThe children left their scooters on the pavement while they played in the park.
ExampleThe city introduced a fleet of electric scooters to reduce short-distance car trips and ease congestion in the downtown district.
- kick scooter
- e scooter
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2 small motorcycle (n.) B1 Intermediatea small motorcycle with a seat and a place to rest your feet.
a light motorcycle with a step-through frame and a platform for the rider's feet.
ExampleHe rides his scooter to work because it is easy to park in the city.
ExampleIn many European cities, the motor scooter is the preferred mode of transport for navigating narrow, historic streets where cars cannot easily pass.
- moped
- motor scooter
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3 mobility aid (n.) B1 Intermediate Medicinean electric vehicle with three or four wheels used by people who have trouble walking.
an electrically powered vehicle designed specifically for people with restricted mobility.
ExampleThe supermarket provides scooters for customers who find it difficult to walk around the store.
ExampleThe local council invested in wider pavements to ensure that residents using mobility scooters could safely access the community centre.
- mobility scooter
From scoot + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated June 20, 2026