unicycle

noun

uni·​cy·​cle ˈyü-ni-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce unicycle (audio)
: a vehicle that has a single wheel and is usually propelled by pedals
unicyclist noun

Illustration of unicycle

Illustration of unicycle

Examples of unicycle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the show, Williams repeats his world record feat of the highest unicycle ride at 34½ feet. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2024 In another video, a Waymo car is filmed driving on the wrong side of the street while being swarmed by a pack of electric unicycle riders. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 14 May 2024 Mattress rides down the large entrance staircase were common as was fire twirling, juggling and unicycle riding. Holly Yeo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024 Cyber security is playing chess on a unicycle Schmidt described his job as solving a puzzle, playing chess, and practicing psychology at the same time. Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unicycle 

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Word History

Etymology

uni- + -cycle (as in tricycle)

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unicycle was in 1869

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Cite this Entry

“Unicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unicycle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

unicycle

noun
uni·​cy·​cle ˈyü-ni-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce unicycle (audio)
: a vehicle having a single wheel and usually moved forward by pedals

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