three-wheeler

noun

three-wheel·​er ˈthrē-ˌ(h)wē-lər How to pronounce three-wheeler (audio)
: any of various vehicles having three wheels

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The concept for the three-wheeler started in 2010 and went to production in 2014. — New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2025 Sheila, the silver three-wheeler — one of the last Reliant Robins to be built — was acquired specifically for the adventure. — ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Some of its partnerships, with two and three-wheeler electric scooter and rickshaw companies in Asia, are already in public domain. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Electric three-wheeler vehicles dominate in many Indian cities, relied on for short journeys between metro stations, offices, shops and homes. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for three-wheeler

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First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of three-wheeler was in 1886

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“Three-wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-wheeler. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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three-wheeler

noun
three-wheel·​er
ˈthrē-ˌhwē-lər, 
-ˌwē-
: any of various vehicles having three wheels
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