noun
rickshaw
RIHK-shaw
Rickshaw (noun) means a small two- or three-wheeled vehicle for one or two passengers, pulled or pedalled by a driver. Example: “We took a rickshaw through the crowded old-town streets.”
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A small two- or three-wheeled vehicle for one or two passengers, pulled or pedalled by a driver.
"We took a rickshaw through the crowded old-town streets."
How to use rickshaw
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small passenger cart pulled or pedalled by a person.
Common pairings
auto rickshaw
pedal rickshaw
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Word forms
- Plural
- rickshaws
- Third person singular
- rickshaws
- Past tense
- rickshawed
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese jinrikisha, literally "human-powered vehicle," later shortened to rikisha and adapted into English as rickshaw.
Synonyms
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ricksha
jinrikisha
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.
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