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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 notes

In 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

Word forms

strollers plural

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Etymology

From stroll plus the agent suffix -er.

pushchair baby buggy

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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