scooter

/skutər/
noun
  1. A small vehicle with two wheels and a footboard, pushed by one foot while the other foot rests on the board, often used by children.
    • The little boy rode his scooter to the park every afternoon.
    • Kids often race their scooters down the sidewalk after school.
    • She bought a new scooter with bright blue wheels.
  2. A motorized vehicle with two wheels and a step-through frame, smaller than a motorcycle.
    • She rented a scooter to explore the island during her vacation.
    • Scooters are popular in crowded cities because they are easy to park.
    • He commutes to work on his motor scooter to save on gas.
  3. A mobility device with three or four wheels and handlebars, used by people who have difficulty walking.
    • My grandmother uses a scooter to get around the grocery store.
    • The mall has scooters available for shoppers with disabilities.
    • He bought a scooter after his knee surgery to help him move around.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To travel or ride on a scooter.
    • We scootered down the hill and had to brake at the bottom.
    • They scootered along the boardwalk, enjoying the ocean breeze.
    • She scooters to school every day when the weather is nice.
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