stroller

noun

stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio)
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1
a
: 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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I met a few strollers on the beach. back in olden days when strollers and vagabonds wandered the Scottish countryside
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The Al Giallo follows the two companies' earlier stroller collaboration, the Reef Al Arancio. — Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Parents with babies can travel light, with essentials like baby monitors, sterilizers, bottle warmers, and strollers available. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 The one to bring the whole crew, including grandparents and strollers. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Frequently—and here’s another thing Melville didn’t mention—a good number of these coastal strollers have a refreshing drink in hand. — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stroller

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First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of stroller was in 1608

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stroller

noun
stroll·​er ˈstrō-lər How to pronounce stroller (audio)
1
: one that strolls
2
: a small carriage in which a baby sits and can be pushed around
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