Moped
(noun)
A small motorcycle with a low-powered engine and pedals by which the rider can assist propulsion, typically having a maximum speed of not more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Origin:
The word "moped" is a combination of the words "motor" and "pedal".
Examples:
- He was riding a moped when he was hit by a car.
- She loved the freedom of riding her moped around the city.
- The moped had a maximum speed of 30 mph.
- He drove his moped to the store.
- The moped was a popular mode of transportation in the 1970s.