kiddie car

or kid·dy car

[ kid-ee ]

noun

1. a toy vehicle for a small child, having three wheels and pushed with the feet.
2. a small tricycle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kiddie car¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

Their condition could be described, generously, as ramshackle — a plastic kiddie car and a battered pair of crutches.

From Los Angeles Times

But, the Saints brought some of the old touches along from Midway Stadium, the club’s home for 22 years, including the between-inning mascot races and the kiddie car Grand Prix.

From Washington Times

Even the limited opportunity for socialization of kiddie car pooling is reduced with the launch of services like Shuddle.

From Forbes

There have been times when H. 3rd has refused my most earnest pleas that he ride his kiddie car up and down the hall.

From Project Gutenberg

Products, has begun marketing a tiny trailer home that can be towed by a kiddie car.

From Time Magazine Archive