stroller

noun

stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio)
1
a
: an itinerant actor
b
2
: one that strolls
3
: a collapsible carriage designed as a chair in which a small child may be pushed

Examples of stroller in a Sentence

I met a few strollers on the beach. back in olden days when strollers and vagabonds wandered the Scottish countryside
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Our world-class subway system, which transports millions so efficiently, is nearly impossible to navigate with a stroller. Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025 There are also a number of kid-friendly items the washing machine can handle: plush toys, car seat covers, and stroller fabric. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025 Fisher-Price provides specific instructions on how to mark the stroller toy and upload the photo at their recall & safety alerts webpage. Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025 Because of limited space, there will be a cap on the number of children and adults who can attend, and stroller parking will not be available. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stroller

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stroller was in 1608

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“Stroller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stroller. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

stroller

noun
stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio)
1
: one that strolls
2
: a small carriage in which a baby sits and can be pushed around

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