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Definition of "scooter" [scooter]

  • A child's vehicle consisting of a long footboard between two small end wheels, controlled by an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel. (noun)
  • A motor scooter. (noun)
  • A flatbottom sailboat with runners that can skim over water or ice. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "scooter" in a sentence
  • "A kick scooter or push scooter is a small platform with two or more wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground."
  • "Side streets, because there are no houses on them are a uniform 50MPH posted (60MPH actual), so even an electric scooter is out and a Vespa is pushing the limit."
  • "However, this personal scooter is probably not up to par to the Segway in speed or ruggedness."