stroller

noun

stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio)
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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From clothes to baby strollers, the possibilities can radically help to improve the logistics of intermodal travel. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Soon, a company sent Michelle a stroller that wrapped around her waist, freeing her hands. Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 June 2025 The schedule includes a speech by a representative of the Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation, a flag raising and a children’s bike and stroller parade. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 June 2025 Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin’s aims to serve the growing number of daytime strollers exploring downtown Shawnee. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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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