rickshaw
2 synonyms for rickshaw, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small two- or three-wheeled vehicle for one or two passengers, pulled or pedalled by a driver.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
ricksha
jinrikisha
How to use rickshaw
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
auto rickshaw
pedal rickshaw
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese jinrikisha, literally "human-powered vehicle," later shortened to rikisha and adapted into English as rickshaw.
Full origin of rickshaw →Frequently asked questions
What does “rickshaw” mean?
The word “rickshaw” means a small two- or three-wheeled vehicle for one or two passengers, pulled or pedalled by a driver. In plain terms, a small passenger cart pulled or pedalled by a person.
How do you pronounce “rickshaw”?
“Rickshaw” is pronounced RIHK-shaw (/ˈɹɪkˌʃɔː/ in IPA).
How do you use “rickshaw” in a sentence?
Here is “rickshaw” used in a sentence: “We took a rickshaw through the crowded old-town streets.”
What part of speech is “rickshaw”?
“Rickshaw” is a noun.
Where does the word “rickshaw” come from?
The word “rickshaw” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese jinrikisha, literally "human-powered vehicle," later shortened to rikisha and adapted into English as rickshaw.
