Velocipede — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /və-ˈlä-sə-ˌpēd/ ve·loc·i·pede

Meaning & Definition of Velocipede

Velocipede (noun)

  1. a lightweight wheeled vehicle propelled by the rider
  2. tricycle
  3. a 3-wheeled railroad handcar

Velocipede (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars

    "a museum with an interesting collection of 19th-century velocipedes"

    similar: bicycle, bike, cycle, push-bike (British), two-wheeler
    related: mountain bike, tandem bicycle, ten-speed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Velocipede

The most common words with a similar meaning to Velocipede:

British: push-bike
bicycle, bike, cycle, two-wheeler

Related Words for Velocipede

mountain bike, tandem bicycle, ten-speed

Origin & Etymology of Velocipede

borrowed from French vélocipède, from Latin vēlōc-, vēlōx "swift, rapid" + -i- -i- -peda "having feet (of such a sort or number)," derivative of ped-, pēs "foot" velocity, foot:1

First known use: 1818

Frequently Asked Questions about Velocipede

What does "Velocipede" mean?

"Velocipede" means a lightweight wheeled vehicle propelled by the rider. As a noun, it is defined as: a lightweight wheeled vehicle propelled by the rider.

What is another word for "Velocipede"?

Other words for "Velocipede" include bicycle, bike, cycle, push-bike and two-wheeler. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Velocipede" you intend.

How do you use "Velocipede" in a sentence?

Examples of "Velocipede" in a sentence: "a museum with an interesting collection of 19th-century velocipedes".

Is "Velocipede" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Velocipede" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Velocipede"?

"Velocipede" is pronounced /və-ˈlä-sə-ˌpēd/ and divided into syllables as ve·loc·i·pede.

What is the origin of the word "Velocipede"?

"Velocipede" comes from borrowed from French vélocipède, from Latin vēlōc-, vēlōx "swift, rapid" + -i- -i- -peda "having feet (of such a sort or number)," derivative of ped-, pēs "foot" velocity, foot:1. First known use: 1818.

What is another word for "Velocipede" meaning "a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars"?

When "Velocipede" (noun) means a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars, synonyms include bicycle, bike, cycle, push-bike and two-wheeler.

What words are related to "Velocipede"?

Words related to "Velocipede" include mountain bike, tandem bicycle and ten-speed.