Segway

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛɡweɪ/

Definitions of Segway

noun a brand of electric transportation device that is self-balancing and has two wheels

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a Segway tour group in the city.

A2 She rented a Segway to explore the park.

B1 The Segway is a popular mode of transportation for tourists.

B2 He maneuvered the Segway effortlessly through the crowded streets.

C1 The Segway revolutionized personal transportation with its innovative design.

C2 The Segway tour provided a unique perspective of the historical landmarks.

Examples of Segway in a Sentence

formal The tour guide demonstrated how to operate the Segway before the group set off.

informal We had a blast riding around the park on the Segway.

slang Let's take the Segway for a spin and see where it takes us.

figurative Using humor as a Segway, he smoothly transitioned from one topic to the next.

Grammatical Forms of Segway

• past tense: Segwayed
• plural: Segways
• comparative: more Segway
• superlative: most Segway
• present tense: Segways
• future tense: will Segway
• perfect tense: have Segwayed
• continuous tense: is Segwaying
• singular: Segway
• positive degree: Segway
• infinitive: to Segway
• gerund: Segwaying
• participle: Segwayed

Origin and Evolution of Segway

First Known Use: 2001 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Segway' was coined as a brand name for a self-balancing personal transporter invented by Dean Kamen.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a brand name for a specific product, 'Segway' has since become synonymous with any self-balancing personal transporter or similar devices.