noun
moped
MOH-pehd
Moped (noun) means a small motorbike with pedals, built to travel at low speeds. Example: “He rides a moped to work every day.”
noun
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A small motorbike with pedals, built to travel at low speeds.
"He rides a moped to work every day."
"She bought a used moped to save on petrol."
How to use moped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, low-powered two-wheeled vehicle with pedals as well as a motor.
Common mistake
Not the same as "moped" the past tense of "mope" (to sulk) — same spelling, completely different word and pronunciation.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mopeds
- Comparative
- more moped
- Superlative
- most moped
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He rides a _____ to work every day.
Etymology
Borrowed from Swedish moped, a blend of motor and pedal (or Swedish "pedaler").
Rhymes for moped
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What does “moped” mean?
The word “moped” means a small motorbike with pedals, built to travel at low speeds. In plain terms, a small, low-powered two-wheeled vehicle with pedals as well as a motor.
How do you pronounce “moped”?
“Moped” is pronounced MOH-pehd (/ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “moped” in a sentence?
Here is “moped” used in a sentence: “He rides a moped to work every day.”
What part of speech is “moped”?
“Moped” is a noun.
Where does the word “moped” come from?
The word “moped” comes from Swedish. Borrowed from Swedish moped, a blend of motor and pedal (or Swedish "pedaler").
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