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

Accessibility There are nine accessible rooms and suites across room categories that offer wheelchair-accessible entrances and terraces, roll-in rain showers, and lowered door handles, peepholes, and light switches. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

The 73-year-old, who was in a wheelchair at a March court appearance, has been behind bars for a little over six years. —Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

Next to Meghan, Prince Harry also got eye-level with another young patient in a wheelchair. —Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026

Another complaint said a woman in a wheelchair received braces from the company but did not order them and can’t use them due to her mobility issues. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1684, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wheelchair

• wheelchair ramp

Rhymes for wheelchair

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

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