plural mopeds
: a lightweight, low-powered motorbike that can be pedaled
The difference between a moped and a scooter is like the difference between an economy car and full-sized coupe. A scooter has comfy footrests instead of pedals and a luxurious seat seemingly long enough to accommodate a family of four.—
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broadly
: any low-powered motorbike
The Motorman may fit the legal definition of a moped, but it has no pedals. The drivetrain is fully electric. —Rene Chun
Rene Chun A moped is defined as either a pedal bicycle with a helper motor or a non-pedal bicycle with a motor, which has all of the following characteristics: Have a cylinder capacity of no more than 50 cubic centimeters. Have an automatic transmission. Be capable of a maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour. Comply with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. —Mass.gov
Mass.gov moped
2 of 2past tense of mope entry 1
Examples of moped in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebJustin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2024
Another law signed Thursday by Hochul requires all such mopeds to be registered at the point of sale, rather than later on at the DMV.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024
The victims left Rudy’s Bar & Grill and were walking to an Uber waiting for them by the curb at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday when the attacker, riding a black moped on the sidewalk, bumped into the critically hurt victim’s friend, nudging him with his arm.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 24 July 2024
Council members in April would require sellers and renters of mopeds to register their fleets, adding another layer of accountability to their use.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 9 July 2024
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Noun
Emergency crews at 7:47 p.m. responded to the area of Hartford Turnpike and Dobson Road on a report of a crash involving a motor vehicle and a moped, according to Capt. Luke Gallant of the Vernon Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2024
Another law signed Thursday by Hochul requires all such mopeds to be registered at the point of sale, rather than later on at the DMV.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024
The victims left Rudy’s Bar & Grill and were walking to an Uber waiting for them by the curb at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday when the attacker, riding a black moped on the sidewalk, bumped into the critically hurt victim’s friend, nudging him with his arm.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 24 July 2024
Council members in April would require sellers and renters of mopeds to register their fleets, adding another layer of accountability to their use.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 9 July 2024
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“Moped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moped. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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moped
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mo·ped
ˈmō-ˌped 
: a lightweight low-powered motorbike that can be pedaled
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