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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Car Seats and Strollers Car seats and strollers are other unwanted donations considered unsafe. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026 According to Schoen, donating your strollers and baby swings may work for smaller organizations (call first to confirm) but places like Goodwill and the Salvation Army can’t accept them. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 The stroller also won points for comfort, especially for taller parents. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 Some marathons allow runners to push a child in a stroller, but not the Hong Kong Marathon. Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 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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