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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The 1-year-old girl was found in a stroller conscious and alert and appeared to be unharmed, authorities said. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Parents will also find practical amenities that make the visit easier, including stroller rentals at the entrance, stroller-friendly paths across most of the zoo, nursing rooms and family restrooms. Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 His son, Theo, was just three months old, and his nanny took him out on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and a taxicab hit the stroller, and Theo went flying. Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026 On April 1, 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore died after she was hit by a stray bullet while in her stroller in East Williamsburg. Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 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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