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 suit alleged City Creek failed to reposition her every two hours in bed or her wheelchair, which is the clinical standard for people at risk of bedsores, and to promptly order devices to protect her skin. —Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026

Their videos — which show the everyday challenges of life in a wheelchair, often featuring Lawrence's dark humor — quickly took off, their comments and DMs flooded with messages from other wheelchair users or recovering addicts who found meaning in their story. —Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

Ten entry-level King Essential East Sea view rooms have been adapted for wheelchair users. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

The renowned actor pushed a friend in a wheelchair for the final miles to raise funds and awareness around the incurable genetic condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB) — turning his 4:06:45 finish time into an especially memorable act. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 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