wheelchair

noun

wheel·​chair ˈ(h)wēl-ˌcher 

: a chair mounted on wheels especially for the use of disabled persons

Examples of wheelchair in a Sentence

He was in a wheelchair for several months after the accident.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cawthorn was in a car crash at 18 years old that left him paralyzed from the waist down and requiring the use of a wheelchair. —Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024

For guests with a disability, a UA guide is available with resources for wheelchair rentals and ASL interpreting services. —The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wheelchair

• wheelchair ramp

Kids Definition

wheelchair

noun

wheel·​chair -ˌche(ə)r 

-ˌcha(ə)r

: a chair with wheels used especially by sick, injured, or disabled people to get about

Medical Definition

wheelchair

noun

wheel·​chair ˈhwē(ə)l-ˌche(ə)r, ˈwē(ə)l-, -ˌcha(ə)r 

: a chair mounted on wheels especially for the use of disabled individuals