stroller

noun

stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər 

1

a

: an itinerant actor

b

: vagrant, tramp

2

: one that strolls

3

: a collapsible carriage designed as a chair in which a small child may be pushed

Synonyms

• drifter
• gadabout
• gypsy
• knockabout
• maunderer
• nomad
• rambler
• roamer
• rover
• vagabond
• wanderer
• wayfarer

Examples of stroller in a Sentence

I met a few strollers on the beach.

back in olden days when strollers and vagabonds wandered the Scottish countryside

Recent Examples on the Web

Directly in front of them, his toddler daughter was strapped into a stroller bike, wearing an adorable hat with pom-poms on it. —Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024

For other suitable stroller recommendations, see our guide to the best travel strollers. —Jessica Rach, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

stroller

noun

stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər 

1

: one that strolls

2

: a small carriage in which a baby sits and can be pushed around