noun
unicycle
YOON-ih-seye-kuhl
Unicycle (noun) means a pedal-powered cycle with just one wheel. Example: “The circus performer juggled while riding a unicycle.”
noun
1
A pedal-powered cycle with just one wheel.
"The circus performer juggled while riding a unicycle."
"Learning to balance on a unicycle takes a lot of practice."
verb
1
To ride or travel around on a unicycle.
"He unicycles to work every day, rain or shine."
How to use unicycle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA one-wheeled bike, usually associated with circus performers and street entertainers.
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Word forms
- Plural
- unicycles
- Third person singular
- unicycles
- Past tense
- unicycled
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Etymology
Built from uni- ("one") + cycle, on the model of "bicycle" and "tricycle".
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Rhymes for unicycle
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What does “unicycle” mean?
The word “unicycle” means a pedal-powered cycle with just one wheel. In plain terms, a one-wheeled bike, usually associated with circus performers and street entertainers.
How do you pronounce “unicycle”?
“Unicycle” is pronounced YOON-ih-seye-kuhl (/ˈjun.ɪˌsaɪ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “unicycle” in a sentence?
Here is “unicycle” used in a sentence: “The circus performer juggled while riding a unicycle.”
What part of speech is “unicycle”?
Depending on how it is used, “unicycle” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “unicycle” have?
“Unicycle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pedal-powered cycle with just one wheel.
