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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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One shot was a picture of the new mom pushing a baby stroller and another showed Bongiovi sitting in an adult-size BabyBjörn bouncer. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 30 Nov. 2025 The carousel included a sweet clip of Hailey and Justin holding hands as well as a photo of Jack Blues being pushed in a tricycle stroller. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Families could pay attention to the weather forecast, layer up and then shed layers as needed throughout the morning—and be prepared to stand for long periods of time, which might mean bringing along a stroller for the kids. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 26 Nov. 2025 Every evening, Chris and Dina take Riley for walks in her stroller. Angelica Wells, Miami Herald, 26 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 3 Dec. 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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