Word
stroller
US/ˈstɹoʊɫɝ/
UK/stɹˈəʊlɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small chair on wheels that you use to push a baby or young child around.
n. a collapsible wheeled chair designed for transporting an infant or toddler. Primarily North American usage; corresponds to 'pushchair' or 'buggy' in British English.
Examples
“She pushed the stroller through the park.”
“The new model of the stroller is lightweight enough to fold with one hand while holding the baby.”
“Urban parents often prioritize strollers with robust suspension systems and compact frames to navigate narrow city sidewalks and crowded public transportation efficiently.”
Examples
simple
“She pushed the stroller through the park.”
contextual
“The new model of the stroller is lightweight enough to fold with one hand while holding the baby.”
complex
“Urban parents often prioritize strollers with robust suspension systems and compact frames to navigate narrow city sidewalks and crowded public transportation efficiently.”
Usage
Commonly used in North American English; in the UK, 'pushchair' is the standard term for this specific design.
Etymology
From stroll + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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