stroller

noun
stroll·​er | \ ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio) \

Definition of stroller

1a : an itinerant actor
b : vagrant, tramp
2 : one that strolls
3 : a collapsible carriage designed as a chair in which a small child may be pushed

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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

Recent Examples on the Web

Boston police prohibited parking along the parade route and put out an advisory saying people should not bring strollers, backpacks and large bags into the area. Ralph Ellis, CNN, "'Straight Pride' parade in Boston draws counterprotesters," 31 Aug. 2019 Note: There is a check-in area near the entry for strollers, carts, rolling bags and wagons, as they are not permitted inside. Houston Chronicle, "39th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market returns Nov. 14-17," 20 Aug. 2019 Some residents brought shopping carts filled with trash from the neighborhood — baby strollers, car seats, buckets, books, ropes, clothes, plastic Styrofoam cup lids — into their units. Los Angeles Times, "When L.A. moved them off the streets, some knew it was their last chance. Others didn’t see it that way," 15 Aug. 2019 Mobi-Mats are a non-slip matting laid down over the sand that provides grip and easy access for wheelchairs, strollers, and pedestrians on unstable surfaces like beach sand. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Pensacola Beaches Now Accessible to People in Wheelchairs Thanks to New Improvements," 9 Aug. 2019 No strollers, no diaper bags, no backpacks with a half-dozen dangling water bottles — one for each family member because heaven forbid different lips touching the same surface. Scott Craven, azcentral, "Is going to Disneyland or Disney World more fun without kids? Definitely. Here's why.," 2 Aug. 2019 There are also things related to transportation: bicycles, strollers, bike trailers. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, "Anchorage is doing more than ever to clear homeless camps, but many residents think the problem has never been worse. What’s really going on?," 21 June 2019 No strollers, wagons or child backpacks with metal frames are permitted in the show homes. Randy Tucker, Cincinnati.com, "Homearama 2019 off to a hot start," 13 June 2019 Among the categories listed: rompers, shoes, dress-up costumes, cribs, changing mats, bed linens, baby carriers, diapers, diaper bags, strollers, car seats, bottles, breast pumps, pacifiers, baby formula, and ever so much more. Marci Robin, Allure, "Kylie Jenner Is Planning to Launch a Baby-Product Empire," 15 May 2019

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First Known Use of stroller

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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More Definitions for stroller

stroller

noun

English Language Learners Definition of stroller

US : a small carriage with four wheels that a baby or small child can ride in while someone pushes it
: someone who is walking in a slow and relaxed way : someone who is strolling

stroller

noun
stroll·​er | \ ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio) \

Kids Definition of stroller

: a small carriage in which a baby can sit and be pushed around

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