moped

Meanings

• noun

  A small motorized vehicle with two or three wheels, designed for one or two riders. It has a seat, a handlebar for steering, and a pedal for starting and braking.

  - "I rode my moped to the store."
  - "The moped is a popular mode of transportation in Europe."
  - "He sold his car and bought a moped to save money."

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Pronunciation

1. /məʊpt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈməʊ.pɛd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moped
rode , ode , mode , code , ode'd

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Variants

List of all variants of moped that leads to same result
moped , mopeds , mope , moper , mopers , mopes , mopey , mopier , mopiest , moping

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'moped' is derived from the combination of 'motor' and 'pedal'. Early models of mopeds had both a motor and pedals, allowing riders to choose between using motor power or pedaling.

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Trivia

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1. Mopeds were popularized in the United States in the 1970s due to the oil crisis.

2. Mopeds are often used as a form of last-mile transportation in cities where cars are not allowed.

3. Mopeds are also known as 'kick scooters with engines' or 'step-through motorcycles'.

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Related Concepts

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1. scooter: A moped is a type of scooter that has a pedal for starting and braking. Other types of scooters include kick scooters and electric scooters.

2. motorcycle: A moped is a type of motorcycle that has a smaller engine and is designed for urban transportation. Other types of motorcycles include touring motorcycles, dirt bikes, and cruisers.

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Culture

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Mopeds have been popular in Europe since the 1950s and have been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music. In the novel 'Catch-22' by Joseph Heller, the character Milo Minderbinder owns a moped repair business.

How to Memorize "moped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small vehicle with two wheels, a seat, and a handlebar. Visualize the rider wearing a helmet and starting the vehicle by pedaling. Picture the vehicle moving smoothly along a city street.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'moped' with the image of a small, efficient vehicle that is easy to maneuver in urban areas. Think of it as a cross between a bicycle and a motorcycle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Pedal Operated Efficiently Down' to remember the definition of a moped. This mnemonic can be expanded to 'My Pedal Operated Efficiently Down the Street' to help visualize the vehicle in action.

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