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

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

To ride or travel around on a unicycle.

"He unicycles to work every day, rain or shine."

How to use unicycle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA one-wheeled bike, usually associated with circus performers and street entertainers.

Word forms

unicycled past tense, unicycles plural, unicycles singular

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Etymology

Built from uni- ("one") + cycle, on the model of "bicycle" and "tricycle".

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for unicycle

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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