Definition

1. Noun:
   • A two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicle, designed for a single standing rider. It is a trademarked brand name for a specific type of personal transporter.

Usage

• The word Segway is a proper noun (a trademark) and is typically capitalized. It refers specifically to the product made by the company Segway Inc. It is used to describe the device itself or the act of riding one.
• Example: "He commutes to work on his Segway."
• Example: "Segway tours are a popular way to see the city."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The security guard patrolled the mall on a Segway.
  • They offer guided Segway rides through the historic district.
  • Balancing on a Segway feels intuitive after a few minutes of practice.

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used generically (a genericized trademark) to refer to any self-balancing, two-wheeled personal transporter, though this is technically incorrect as it is a specific brand. The more generic term is "self-balancing scooter" or "hoverboard" (though a true hoverboard does not have wheels).
• "to segway": An informal and incorrect verb form, often a misspelling or mishearing of the verb "segue" (to transition smoothly). This is a common error.
  • Incorrect (but commonly seen): "He will segway into the next topic."
  • Correct: "He will segue into the next topic."

Variants and Related Words

• Segway PT: An alternate official name, where "PT" stands for "Personal Transporter."
• Self-balancing scooter: A generic, non-trademark term for the type of device.
• Hoverboard: A common but technically inaccurate popular name for similar devices, especially those without a handlebar.

Synonyms

• Personal transporter
• Self-balancing vehicle

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Segway tour: A guided tour where participants ride Segways.
• Fall off the Segway: A humorous phrase implying a failure or mistake, playing on the idea of losing one's balance. (e.g., "His presentation really after the first slide.")

Noun

1. (trademark) a self-balancing personal transportation device with two wheels; can operate in any level pedestrian environment