scooter
noun /ˈskuːtə(r)/
/ˈskuːtər/
- (British English)
enlarge image(also motor scooter North American English, British English)a light motorcycle, usually with small wheels and a curved metal cover at the front to protect the rider’s legs- He gave me a ride on his scooter.
- She rides her scooter to work most days.
- a vehicle, used especially by children, with two or three small wheels attached to a narrow board with a handle that rises straight up at the front. The rider holds the handle, puts one foot on the board and pushes against the ground with the other.
