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as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
counts himself among that select group of hikers who are perambulators of the entire Appalachian Trail
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as in buggy
chiefly British
a small four-wheeled vehicle designed for pushing a baby around in
nannies pushing perambulators around London's Hyde Park
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Recent Examples of perambulator
In a 1923 address to the British Royal Society of the Arts, one Samuel Sewell chided his fellow-researchers for having failed to research the history of a device as common and useful as the ubiquitous perambulator, or pram.
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Peter C. Baker, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2022
One perambulator holding big packages and a sleeping red-haired baby clutching the strings of two round, red balloons.
—Robert Richardson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2022
Scilla caught up to this unlikely perambulator in a few strides.
—Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 7 June 2021
Maple leaves like dinner plates have blown up against the high tread of the sidewalks, and bicycles and perambulators are too tall to climb onto or into.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2019
The carousel’s maker, the Charles W.F. Dare Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y., also manufactured children’s perambulators and toys, such as rocking horses.
—Michael Tortorello, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2017
But, happily, the American perambulators enjoying their walk beside the wall would need only peek through it to see drug dealers loading up a medieval siege weapon, allowing them to hastily run for cover.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 14 July 2017
Peter C. Baker, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2022
One perambulator holding big packages and a sleeping red-haired baby clutching the strings of two round, red balloons.
—Robert Richardson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2022
Scilla caught up to this unlikely perambulator in a few strides.
—Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 7 June 2021
Maple leaves like dinner plates have blown up against the high tread of the sidewalks, and bicycles and perambulators are too tall to climb onto or into.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2019
The carousel’s maker, the Charles W.F. Dare Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y., also manufactured children’s perambulators and toys, such as rocking horses.
—Michael Tortorello, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2017
But, happily, the American perambulators enjoying their walk beside the wall would need only peek through it to see drug dealers loading up a medieval siege weapon, allowing them to hastily run for cover.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 14 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perambulator
Noun
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From Benzie County to Allegan County, Lake Michigan conditions are unsafe for swimmers (including beach walkers near piers) as waves will range from 2-6 feet high with rip currents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each morning, Walter gets out his cart or walker, and Angus hops straight in, ready for that day's adventure.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The buggy, which was pulling an unoccupied buggy, was struck from behind by an eastbound 2018 International tractor-trailer, the sheriff's office said.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The group of cousins has a blast together, playing and riding little kid-sized buggies around.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In Sacramento, drivers who park within 25 feet of a crosswalk — or 15 feet if the curb has a pedestrian extension or bump-out — could be fined $25, regardless of whether there is a sign or other indication that prohibits parking.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Milwaukee police are searching for the driver of a 2008 GMC pickup truck, accused of leaving the scene after striking and killing a 48-year-old pedestrian.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What message would that send to those same players: throw your toys out of the pram and get your move?—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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Photos from Kate McLeod's TikTok video of her daughter, Nora, smiling, and pushing a pram, right.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The weather is almost always perfect, the mountains are endlessly inviting, and state's inland gems, like the ever-popular Palm Springs, offer plenty of magic for weekend wanderers.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Dijon’s music, perhaps as a result, bears the markings of a wanderer, a seeker, someone who’s never fit neatly into any box.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the chick-snatching wasn't all terror and crib robbery, Parker stressed.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Of the changeling child found ensconced in the family crib.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Regular zoo accessibility amenities will be available to rent, including electric scooters, strollers, wheelchairs and wagons.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Get up to 35% off on everything from smart monitors and car seats to strollers and more.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Parents arrive with younger siblings in pushchairs and head out to watch the session that is due to start in 10 minutes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Correspondent Serna Altschul looks at the history of strollers, prams and pushchairs, and at the designs and aesthetics of today's super-smooth strollers.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
18 May 2024
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“Perambulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulator. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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