stroller
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈstɹəʊlə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.
Usage- Australia
- Canada
- US usage
One who strolls.
A vagrant.
- Examples
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More examples (1)
The mayor observed that it was great presumption in Wilson, who was a stroller, to proceed to such extremities with a gentleman of family and fortune; and threatened to commit him on the vagrant act.
Men's semiformal daytime dress comprising a grey or black single- or double-breasted coat, grey striped or checked formal trousers, a grey or silver necktie, and a grey, black or buff waistcoat.
Noun
someone who walks at a leisurely pace
- Broader terms
a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
- Broader terms
Word forms
strollers