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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Family members did, however, eventually find the stroller in the river, The Enquirer reported, citing Tieger. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025 The pair coordinated everything from day-care pickups to finals-week handoffs, often meeting on campus to swap the stroller before class. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 The discount will come in the form of a 20% off Target Circle Bonus toward a new car seat, stroller, or select baby gear. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Rental options from guest services include single and double strollers, wheelchairs and Electric Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs), or mobility scooters. Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 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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