stroller

noun

stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio)
Synonyms of strollernext
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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After reviewing your case, the airline agreed to reopen the claim and offered to pay for a new stroller. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 The week-long event is the biggest sale of the season, and this year it’s poised to be the best one yet, with discounts of up to 87% on some of our favorite tech gifts, car seats, strollers, toys, and family favorites by Graco, Melissa & Doug, Apple, Lego, and more. Hildara Araya, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026 The amount of gear required, strollers, car seats, portable beds, and toys, can make airport travel physically demanding, Tay said. Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026 Attendees must be age 21 and older; no children, toddlers, infants, strollers or pets allowed, according to the website. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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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