Definition

A large-wheeled tricycle with a low-slung plastic frame, typically with a bright red frame and oversized front wheel, designed for children to ride around neighborhoods. Popular in the 1970s and 1980s, it emphasized speed and stability over traditional bicycles.

Example Usage

The kids spent all afternoon racing their Big Wheels down the driveway.

Origin

Manufactured by Louis Marx and Company starting in the 1960s; named for its distinctive extra-large front wheel, which gave it a distinctive silhouette.

Fun Fact

Big Wheels became so popular for downhill racing that some neighborhoods held organized Big Wheel races and rallies.

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