scooter
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Definition
A scooter is a small two-wheeled vehicle, usually with a flat platform for standing or sitting, powered either by pushing with your foot (kick scooter) or by a motor (motor scooter).
Usage & Nuances
Can refer to foot-powered 'kick scooters' or motorized scooters (more like small motorcycles). Context or extra words ('electric scooter', 'kick scooter') help clarify which type. Common in urban areas and popular with both kids (kick scooter) and adults (motor scooter/e-scooter).
Example Sentences
His scooter broke down halfway to work, so he had to take the bus.
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Do you need a license to drive a scooter here?
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My brother rides his scooter to school every day.
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She got a new electric scooter for her birthday.
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The kids are playing outside with their scooters.
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I love renting a scooter to explore the city on weekends.
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