scooter

¹

[ skoo-ter ]

noun

1. Also called kick scooter [kik]. 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.
2. Also called e-scoot·er [ee, -skoo-ter],. a similar vehicle with or without a seat, propelled by a motor powered by rechargeable batteries.
3. Also called mo·tor scoot·er [moh, -ter skoo-ter]. a lightweight motor vehicle similar to a motorcycle, having a saddlelike seat mounted over the engine and a footboard to rest the feet.
4. (in the U.S. and Canada) a sailboat equipped with runners for use on ice.
5. Pacific barracuda.

verb (used without object)

1. to sail or travel in or on a scooter.

scooter

²

[ skoo-ter ]

noun

, plural scoot·ers, (especially collectively) scoot·er.

1. scoter.

scooter

/ ˈskuːtə /

noun

1. a child's vehicle consisting of a low footboard on wheels, steered by handlebars. It is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground
2. See motor scooter
3. (in the US and Canada) another term for ice yacht

Derived Forms

• ˈscooterist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scooter¹

First recorded in 1800–10; scoot + -er ¹

Example Sentences

They were then targeted by “small groups of rioters… on foot, by scooter or car”, the city said in a 12-page report.

From BBC

What was the trick to convincing producers that you could handle the mobility scooter that Thelma takes off in?

From Los Angeles Times

They brought the scooter here with the stunt coordinator, and we went out on a circular driveway.

From Los Angeles Times

Tourists love using the mini vehicles, which run on a 49cc scooter engine, to explore the city, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

But once I saw Awesome Restoration’s rehabilitation of a furry little bear riding a wind-up scooter — which included building a little wooden chair for the bear to sit on while the scooter was being taken apart, repaired, repainted and reassembled — there was no going back.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• motorbike