pushchair

noun

push·chair | \ˈpu̇sh-ˌcher

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Definition of pushchair

chiefly British

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Synonyms for pushchair

Synonyms

baby buggy, baby carriage, buggy, perambulator [chiefly British], pram [chiefly British], stroller

Examples of pushchair in a Sentence

a fun festival that appeals to adults as well as tots in pushchairs

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Finding a travel-friendly buggy only adds to the pushchair pressure. — Stirling Kelso, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 6 Best Travel Strollers," 20 June 2017

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The first known use of pushchair was in 1919

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