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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Apart from the high temperatures, the locker space was made even tighter for the dog by a stroller inside the same locker. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 July 2025 Struggling with a bulky stroller Solution: Swap in a compact, lightweight option Folding strollers can make travelling so much easier for parents with young children. Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025 From travel strollers that fold with one-hand in seconds and fit in overhead bins, to strollers that convert from a single to double, the brand aims to engineer for modern families. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Owners may consider special stairs, a ramp or even a stroller to help their elderly dog move around, while some dogs benefit from special beds and crate pads to help aching muscles and stiff joints. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 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 19 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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