Synonyms

moped

American

[moh-ped] / ˈmoʊˌpɛd /

noun

a motorized bicycle that has pedals in addition to a low-powered gasoline engine designed for low-speed operation.

moped British

/ ˈməʊpɛd /

noun

a light motorcycle, not over 50cc

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Etymology

Origin of moped

1955–60; < German, ultimately < Swedish ( trampcykel med ) mo ( tor och ) ped ( aler ) pedal cycle with engine and pedals

Example Sentences

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Pulling up his laptop, Dallas shows off the art for a single: On a majestic winding Italian road, ian perches pensively on a white moped, in an all-white yacht outfit, barefoot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

"The funding will allow schools to purchase a moped which is needed to teach the practical aspect of the subject," he added.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025

One pupil, Matthew, said learning to ride the moped was what attracted him to take the GCSE.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025

In the last 24 hours, they have chased a “tag team duo” on a moped off a client’s property.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

I’d told them about my vision of the moped as a flaming grasshopper.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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