unicycle

noun

uni·​cy·​cle ˈyü-ni-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce unicycle (audio)
: a vehicle that has a single wheel and is usually propelled by pedals
unicyclist noun

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Illustration of unicycle

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Mechanical bear tight roping over the Grand Avenue Mall In 1982, downtown Milwaukee saw the opening of Grand Avenue Mall: a new retail center complete with shops, food and ... a mechanical bear tightroping over shoppers on a unicycle. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024 Tour the Titanic at COSI, or check out classic science exhibits like the high-wire unicycle and Planetarium. Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024 There's something oddly appealing about gliding along on an electric unicycle. New Atlas, 24 July 2024 Plus: The full schedule of events includes beginner lessons, advanced-skills workshops, comedy circus performances, a parade and even a unicycle movie night. Torey Van Oot, Axios, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unicycle 

Word History

Etymology

uni- + -cycle (as in tricycle)

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unicycle was in 1869

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“Unicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unicycle. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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unicycle

noun
uni·​cy·​cle ˈyü-ni-ˌsī-kəl How to pronounce unicycle (audio)
: a vehicle having a single wheel and usually moved forward by pedals

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