pram
8 synonyms for pram, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small wheeled carriage used to push a baby around while lying down, called a baby carriage in American English.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pram
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
push a pram
baby in a pram
Etymology
A shortening of "perambulator," itself built from Latin "perambulare" ("to walk through") plus the agent suffix "-or."
Full origin of pram →Frequently asked questions
What does “pram” mean?
The word “pram” means a small wheeled carriage used to push a baby around while lying down, called a baby carriage in American English. In plain terms, a wheeled carriage for pushing a baby around; called a "stroller" or "baby carriage" in the US.
How do you pronounce “pram”?
“Pram” is pronounced pram (/pɹæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “pram” in a sentence?
Here is “pram” used in a sentence: “She parked the pram outside the shop and popped in for milk.”
What part of speech is “pram”?
“Pram” is a noun.
Where does the word “pram” come from?
The word “pram” comes from Latin. A shortening of "perambulator," itself built from Latin "perambulare" ("to walk through") plus the agent suffix "-or.".
