Meaning & use
Segway
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Meaning
proper nouncountabletrademark
A brand of battery-powered scooter with two wheels side by side, which the rider stands on and steers by leaning.
Grammar: Often used as a common noun with a: she rode a Segway; plural Segways.
Patterns
- ride a Segway
- on a Segway
The security guard patrolled the mall on a Segway.
We took a guided Segway tour of the old town.
Riding a Segway takes a few minutes to get used to.
Word forms
| plural | Segways |
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Common combinations
- Segway tour
- The Segway tour covered the whole waterfront.
- ride a Segway
- Visitors can ride a Segway around the park.
- rent a Segway
- You can rent a Segway by the hour.
- Segway rider
- A Segway rider glided past us.
Synonyms and how they differ
- personal transporter
- A generic term for any such vehicle, while Segway names one brand.
- electric scooter
- Usually has a small deck and handlebars with the rider's feet in line, unlike the side-by-side wheels of a Segway.
Commonly confused: Segway or segue?
Segway vs segue
Segue (SEG-way) is a verb or noun meaning to move smoothly from one topic or piece of music to another. It sounds the same but is unrelated to the vehicle.
Practice
Which sentence uses the vehicle name, not the unrelated word, correctly?
Choose one answer.
Segway is the brand of two-wheeled transporter. The other options mean a smooth transition, which is spelled segue.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Segway”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.