stroller

noun

stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio)
Synonyms of strollernext
1
a
: an itinerant actor
b
2
: one that strolls
3
: a collapsible carriage designed as a chair in which a small child may be pushed

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
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The museum itself has a number of levels to negotiate, so wear comfortable shoes and avoid bringing a stroller. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 During Family Week, moms and moms and dads and dads, dogs and strollers by their sides, fill the town’s main drag. Rostam, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026 Recaro also offers a free car seat or stroller to new parents and has lactation rooms onsite for nursing mothers. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026 The festival, dominated by Christian voices, delighted the thousands of people who attended on a balmy Sunday, pushing strollers and carrying blankets to spread on the grassy expanse. Susan Page, USA Today, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stroller

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stroller was in 1608

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“Stroller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stroller. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

stroller

noun
stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio)
1
: one that strolls
2
: a small carriage in which a baby sits and can be pushed around

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