wheelchair
noun
wheel·chair
| \ ˈhwēl-ˌcher
, ˈwēl-\
, ˈwēl-\
Definition of wheelchair
: a chair mounted on wheels especially for the use of disabled persons
Examples of wheelchair in a Sentence
He was in a wheelchair for several months after the accident.
Recent Examples on the Web
The open space also improved access for people in wheelchairs and with disabilities. — Robert Higgs, cleveland.com, "Cafe chairs, tables return to popular popup street park on Market Avenue in Ohio City," 9 Aug. 2019 Children 11 and under, active military members with ID and attendees in wheelchairs are all free. — Camila Vallejo, courant.com, "Here’s all you need to know about your favorite country fairs in Connecticut for 2019," 30 July 2019 Target just rolled out a pair of costumes for kids in wheelchairs and...they're genius? — Aj Willingham, CNN, "A triumphant moment, some creative costumes and LOTS of penguins," 19 July 2019 Some of the elders being arrested used canes and strollers to walk, while others were taken in wheelchairs to police vans. — Time, "Hawaiian Elders Arrested at Telescope Protests," 18 July 2019 So as a police escort leads buses past landmarks and as guardians guide many in wheelchairs to view faraway monuments, travelers share memories and forge new connections. — Caryn M. Sullivan, Twin Cities, "Caryn M. Sullivan: The heart and muscle behind Honor Flight Twin Cities," 4 July 2019 Accessible rides for people in wheelchairs For each of Kentucky Kingdom's rides, there are notes about the accessibility for people of all abilities. 24). — Laurel Deppen, The Courier-Journal, "30 things we love about Kentucky Kingdom for its 30th anniversary," 3 July 2019 Photo: Kyle Lam/Bloomberg News Sunday’s protests were broad, with students joined by families pushing children in strollers and elderly in wheelchairs. — Wenxin Fan, WSJ, "Hong Kong Marchers Flood Streets Over Extradition Bill," 16 June 2019 As crews readied the stage and buses of tour groups arrived at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, throngs of tourists encircled the veterans, many of whom were getting around in wheelchairs. — John Fritze, USA TODAY, "'We changed the world': Now in their 90s, WWII veterans gather in Normandy for D-Day anniversary," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wheelchair.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for wheelchair
wheelchair
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wheelchair
: a chair with wheels that is used by people who cannot walk because they are disabled, sick, or injured
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wheelchair
noun
wheel·chair
| \ ˈhwēl-ˌcher
, ˈwēl-\
, ˈwēl-\
Kids Definition of wheelchair
: a chair with wheels used especially by sick, injured, or disabled people to get about
wheelchair
noun
wheel·chair
| \ ˈhwē(ə)l-ˌche(ə)r, ˈwē(ə)l-, -ˌcha(ə)r
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Medical Definition of wheelchair
: a chair mounted on wheels especially for the use of disabled individuals
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