pedicab

noun

pedi·​cab ˈpe-di-ˌkab How to pronounce pedicab (audio)
: a tricycle with a 2-seat passenger compartment covered by a usually folding top and a separate seat for a driver who pedals

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Guests arrived at the Stage in Carnival branded pedicabs before being greeted by The Paradise Zone upon entry. Quincy Green, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025 What To Do In Washington, D.C. Splurge: Cruise around the city and take in all the sights on an open-top bus tour, or via a pedicab, scooter, or tricycle. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025 She and her pedicab driver are beaten to death by a mob of Red Guards, who leave the scene singing. Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025 Alternatively, hop on a pedicab for a wind-in-your-hair ride ($10 to $50, by distance). Freda Moon, New York Times, 18 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for pedicab

Word History

Etymology

Latin ped-, pes + English cab

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pedicab was in 1922

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“Pedicab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedicab. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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