noun
stroller
STROH-luh
Stroller (noun) means a wheeled chair used to push a baby or young child around; a pushchair. Example: “She parked the stroller by the café entrance.”
noun
1
A wheeled chair used to push a baby or young child around; a pushchair.
"She parked the stroller by the café entrance."
2
Someone who strolls, or a person with no fixed home.
"A lone stroller wandered the quiet park at dusk."
How to use stroller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a wheeled seat for pushing a baby; also, someone who is out for a leisurely walk.
UK vs US
Americans say "stroller"; the British more often say "pushchair" or "buggy" for the same thing.
Common pairings
push a stroller
baby stroller
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Word forms
- Plural
- strollers
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Etymology
From stroll plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for stroller
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What does “stroller” mean?
The word “stroller” means a wheeled chair used to push a baby or young child around; a pushchair. In plain terms, most commonly, a wheeled seat for pushing a baby; also, someone who is out for a leisurely walk.
How do you pronounce “stroller”?
“Stroller” is pronounced STROH-luh (/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stroller” in a sentence?
Here is “stroller” used in a sentence: “She parked the stroller by the café entrance.”
What is another word for “stroller”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stroller” include pushchair and baby buggy.
What part of speech is “stroller”?
“Stroller” is a noun.
How many meanings does “stroller” have?
“Stroller” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wheeled chair used to push a baby or young child around; a pushchair.
