What does "wheelchair" mean?

1. (mobility device) a chair with wheels that people use when they cannot walk easily. 2. (accessible features) used to describe things made for people who use wheelchairs.

How do you use "wheelchair"?

Always placed before another noun.

wheelchair

US //ˈhwiɫˌtʃɛɹ// UK //wˈiːltʃeə// wheel·chair

1 mobility device (n.)
A2 Elementary

a chair with wheels that people use when they cannot walk easily.

a chair mounted on wheels designed for the transportation of a person with a physical disability or injury.

Example

After his leg surgery, he used a wheelchair to get around the hospital.

Example

The airport provides a dedicated assistance service for passengers who require a wheelchair to navigate the long distances between gates.
- mobility chair
2 accessible features (n.)
B1 Intermediate

used to describe things made for people who use wheelchairs.

used attributively to describe facilities or equipment designed for or accessible to individuals using wheelchairs.

Example

The hotel has several wheelchair ramps and wide doors for guests.

Example

The city council approved a budget to install wheelchair lifts on all public buses by the end of the fiscal year.

Usage

Always placed before another noun.
- accessible

Origin

From wheel + chair.