pushchair

noun

ˈpu̇sh-ˌcher How to pronounce pushchair (audio)
Definition of pushchairnext
chiefly British
as in pram
a small four-wheeled vehicle designed for pushing a baby around in a fun festival that appeals to adults as well as tots in pushchairs

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Recent Examples of pushchair Hers is a story that begins with a pushchair, a pony, and a mother’s refusal to buy toys for her children. — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Families should have little trouble accommodating luggage, pushchairs or weekly shopping loads. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Law enforcement said that a couple encountered a family—two women and young children, one of whom was in a pushchair—at Bond Street Underground in central London. — Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025 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 Riley’s custom pushchair, designed by Adaptive Star,has no gears but does have a safety brake to slow downhill runs. — Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2023 Finding a travel-friendly buggy only adds to the pushchair pressure. — Stirling Kelso, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushchair
  1. pram
  2. buggy
  3. stroller
  4. crib
  5. baby carriage
Noun
  • Rather than subject free-roaming outdoor cats to dangers like cars and coyotes, some opt for supervised harness and pram walking.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Seen pushing the same pram as in the picture above, this was also taken at Park House in Sandringham.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of pram
Noun
  • The service Staff know the Madinat Jumeirah complex inside out, happily pointing you to any of its 50-plus restaurants and arranging complimentary buggies or abras to get you there.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And those cars didn’t mean their buggies were any less wonderful.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of buggy
Noun
  • The announcement includes the single’s artwork, which features McRae in a striking red bikini next to a stroller full of cash.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Participants have ranged in age from 13 to around 80; new parents push babies in strollers or carry them strapped to their chests.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stroller
Noun
  • For families While there’s no kids’ club, and Amangani’s chic decor feels distinctly adult, the hotel welcomes families with open arms, and suites are plenty large enough for a crib or rollaway bed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That means placing the baby on their back in their own crib or bassinet, without soft bedding or other objects around them.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of crib
Noun
  • And as for her family life, the singer may not be finished with the baby carriage just yet.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ten years ago, there were no baby carriages downtown.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of baby carriage

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“Pushchair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushchair. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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