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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Examples of unicycle in a Sentence

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These performers on the outdoor mall put on acts that range from juggling fire on a unicycle to magic tricks and playing musical instruments. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 No one would send their kid out to play a game of basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey or unicycle hockey without some practice. John Bruggeman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 InMotion View 6 Images Though China's InMotion does roll out crazy powerful electric unicycles for adventure-hungry risk-takers, the company has models to suit every rider level. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025 In his neighborhood, the local boys rode unicycles en masse. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025 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 9 Apr. 2025.

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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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