What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tricycle
Example
My son loves riding his tricycle around the park. [tricycle: noun]
Example
I rented a tricycle to explore the city on my vacation. [tricycle: noun]
Example
The delivery man arrived on a tricycle with a large basket attached to the back. [tricycle: noun]
trike
Example
My nephew got a new trike for his birthday. [trike: noun]
Example
I love taking my trike out for a spin on sunny days. [trike: noun]
Example
He customized his trike with a powerful engine and flashy paint job. [trike: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tricycle is more commonly used than trike in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tricycle and trike?
Tricycle is more formal than trike.
