noun
moped
MOH-ped/ˈməʊped/
A small motorized bicycle or low-powered scooter.
The moped combines bicycle-style pedals with a small motor.
Etymology
The name combines engine and pedal, capturing the vehicle’s original hybrid design: a motorized bicycle whose earliest versions also had auxiliary pedals.
In context
her father had bought her a moped to give her some Independence
More examples
- We rent mopeds to explore the island.
- His old moped has pedals as well as an engine.
- I park my moped beside the bike rack.
Forms
moped · mopeds
Similar words
- scooter
- Typically has a footboard and a step-through frame.
- motorcycle
- Usually larger and more powerful, with higher speeds.