Vespa
Vespa (noun) means an Italian brand of motor scooter, known for its rounded, retro design. Example: “They rode a Vespa through the narrow streets of Rome.”
How to use Vespa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic Italian scooter brand, now used loosely for that type of scooter in general.
Word forms
Vespas plural, Vespas plural
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They rode a _____ through the narrow streets of Rome.
Etymology
From Italian vespa, "wasp" — the scooter's designer thought its body and buzzing engine resembled the insect.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Vespa” mean?
The word “Vespa” means an Italian brand of motor scooter, known for its rounded, retro design. In plain terms, a classic Italian scooter brand, now used loosely for that type of scooter in general.
How do you use “Vespa” in a sentence?
Here is “Vespa” used in a sentence: “They rode a Vespa through the narrow streets of Rome.”
What part of speech is “Vespa”?
“Vespa” is a noun.
Where does the word “Vespa” come from?
The word “Vespa” comes from Italian. From Italian vespa, "wasp" — the scooter's designer thought its body and buzzing engine resembled the insect.
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