Meaning & use

Segway

proper noun·Everyday

A trademarked brand of self-balancing, two-wheeled electric personal transporter that the rider stands on and steers by shifting body weight.

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Tourists rode Segways through the park while a guide explained the city's history.

The mall banned Segways from its walkways after several near-collisions with shoppers.

A note on using this word

Segway is frequently misspelled 'segue' by mistake; segue is an unrelated word meaning a smooth transition between topics.

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