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scooters

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈskutɝz// UK //skˈuːtəz// scoot·ers

n. small vehicles with two or three wheels that you ride by standing on a board and holding onto a handle. Some move when you push with your foot, while others have a motor.

n. light vehicles consisting of a footboard mounted on two or more wheels, steered by a long handle attached to the front wheel. Refers to both human-powered kick models and motorised versions.


SIMPLE

Many children ride their scooters to the park.

CONTEXTUAL

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

COMPLEX

Urban planners are increasingly forced to accommodate the proliferation of dockless scooters, which offer a sustainable alternative for the last mile of a commute but often clutter public pavements.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'scooter'.

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