stroller — A chair on wheels, typically collapsible, in which a baby or young child can be pushed along
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A chair on wheels, typically collapsible, in which a baby or young child can be pushed along
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstroʊlər/
Example Sentences
- The new dad struggled for 30 minutes trying to fold the stroller, while his wife did it in 3 seconds.
- The subway station has no elevator, so carrying the stroller downstairs was quite challenging.
- She bought a Ferrari-red stroller that cost more than some people's cars.
stroller
NOUN[/ˈstroʊlər/]
A chair on wheels, typically collapsible, in which a baby or young child can be pushed along
A chair on wheels, typically collapsible, in which a baby or young child can be pushed along
In the stroller, watching roller skaters with a controller!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the verb 'stroll,' meaning to walk leisurely. The word originally referred to a tool that allows one to walk slowly with a baby, analogous to taking a casual stroll. The term emerged in the 19th century to describe a wheeled carriage for transporting infants.
Breakdown
stroll (to walk leisurely) + -er (agent noun suffix indicating a tool or device). The suffix -er transforms the verb into a noun denoting an instrument for performing the action of strolling with a child.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new dad struggled for 30 minutes trying to fold the stroller, while his wife did it in 3 seconds.”
“The subway station has no elevator, so carrying the stroller downstairs was quite challenging.”
“She bought a Ferrari-red stroller that cost more than some people's cars.”
“The museum is stroller-accessible, making it convenient for families with young children.”
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