scooter
/ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.57 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A kick scooter or push scooter; a human-powered land vehicle with a handlebar, deck and wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground.
noun
An electric version of the kick scooter.
noun
A motorscooter; a small motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame.
noun
A mobility scooter; an electric-powered scooter specially designed for disabled or elderly people.
noun
An ice scooter; a type of flat-bottomed, buoyant ice yacht used in the state of New York, equipped with runners for traveling over ice.
noun
noun
A scooter skirt (skort), especially when worn by girls as part of a school uniform.
Example Sentences
- "Bow Pocket Scooter […] Pull-on twill scooter with three-pleat front, […]"
- "With thoughtful details like shorts hidden under scooters, wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking fabrics, power knees and strength, stretch, and adjustability exactly where growing kids need it most, […]"
- "But execs at parent company Piaggio noticed something odd as they scootered back and forth to their Manhattan offices […]"
Etymology
Etymology tree English scoot Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English scooter From scoot + -er.
Regional Pronunciation
- British English: /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/
Usage
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Synonyms
e-scooter
motorized scooter
water scooter
DPV
diver propulsion vehicle
scoot
scoter
iceboat
ice yacht