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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And Nathaneal Williams of Lancaster, South Carolina, may have set a new world record for fastest half marathon pushing a double stroller. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Nov. 2025 Wheelchair users and those with strollers can navigate the path with ease, and benches along the route offer spots to pause, rest, and take in the scenery. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025 Cahn recommends that owners consider carrying them or using a dog stroller for longer outings. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025 There is much discussion about sipping Swig and triple-stack strollers. Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 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 24 Nov. 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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