wheelchair

noun

wheel·​chair ˈ(h)wēl-ˌcher 

: a chair mounted on wheels especially for the use of disabled persons

Examples of wheelchair in a Sentence

He was in a wheelchair for several months after the accident.

Recent Examples on the Web

The main door is wide for wheelchair and scooter accessibility. —Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 14 July 2024

This tram is roll-on/roll-off for those using wheelchairs and other mobility devices. —Dave Parfitt, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024

Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news A paralyzed Superman rose from a wheelchair and walked, during a 2000 Super Bowl commercial. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024

Runners — including strollers, wheelchairs, dog walkers and leisure walkers — can check in at 7:15 a.m. with a start time of 7:30 a.m., followed by a convivial meal at the restaurant of choice. —John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 3 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wheelchair

• wheelchair ramp

Kids Definition

wheelchair

noun

wheel·​chair -ˌche(ə)r 

-ˌcha(ə)r

: a chair with wheels used especially by sick, injured, or disabled people to get about

Medical Definition

wheelchair

noun

wheel·​chair ˈhwē(ə)l-ˌche(ə)r, ˈwē(ə)l-, -ˌcha(ə)r 

: a chair mounted on wheels especially for the use of disabled individuals