wheelchair
- 01 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.
Simple“After his leg surgery, he used a wheelchair to get around the hospital.”
In context“The airport provides a dedicated assistance service for passengers who require a wheelchair to navigate the long distances between gates.”
Synonymsmobility chair - 02 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.
Simple“The hotel has several wheelchair ramps and wide doors for guests.”
In context“The city council approved a budget to install wheelchair lifts on all public buses by the end of the fiscal year.”
UsageAlways placed before another noun.
Synonyms
From wheel + chair.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.