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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Among the crowd of thousands, children could be seen blowing bubbles, playing on the park’s outdoor exercise equipment and being pushed around in strollers and wagons. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026 During the incident, Canut had a dog in a stroller with her. Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 Pub Crawl tickets on sale now ($90; minimum age is 21; no children allowed on the pub crawl including children in strollers). Holly Andres, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026 Babies unburdened by layers of jackets were seen pushed in strollers on Wednesday as temperatures hit around 70 degrees. Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 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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