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

All single-level suites are easily wheelchair accessible, as are restaurants, elevators are roomy and have seating, as do bathroom showers. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

Last year, the cheerleading team invited another Season for Caring recipient to their practice, which was a dream for the former high school cheerleader who is now in a wheelchair. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026

The injury ultimately required surgery, which required Fieri to utilize a wheelchair and then crutches. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026

Began requiring wheelchair users to remove lithium batteries from their mobility devices before checking them. —Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1684, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wheelchair

• wheelchair ramp

Rhymes for wheelchair

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

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