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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Its hands and feet are shaped to grip stroller handles securely, letting parents attach it during walks or errands. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026 At least two young children were caught up in the mayhem, which sent stroller-pushing parents scrambling for safety. Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026 While the father was able to stop the suspect from taking the child out of the stroller, he was injured from the incident. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 First on the scene Before the NHL pregame fences blocked off Northeast 16th Avenue, popular with the area’s walkers, runners and baby strollers, the first two fans in Panthers jerseys sat on a bench watching the setup for the Friday night fuss. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 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 13 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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