pram
Pram (noun) means a small wheeled carriage used to push a baby around while lying down, called a baby carriage in American English. Example: “She parked the pram outside the shop and popped in for milk.”
How to use pram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wheeled carriage for pushing a baby around; called a "stroller" or "baby carriage" in the US.
Mainly British English — Americans usually say "baby carriage" or "stroller" instead.
Word forms
prams plural, prams plural
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Etymology
A shortening of "perambulator," itself built from Latin "perambulare" ("to walk through") plus the agent suffix "-or."
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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.".