stroller

American  

[stroh-ler] / ˈstroʊ lər /

noun

strollers plural

1. a person who takes a leisurely walk; saunterer.

2. a wanderer; vagrant.

3. an itinerant performer.

4. a four-wheeled, often collapsible, chairlike carriage in which small children are pushed.

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stroller British  

/ ˈstrəʊlə /

noun

1. a usually collapsible chair-shaped carriage in which a small child may be wheeled Also called (in Britain and certain other countries) buggy 1 pushchair

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• strollers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of stroller

First recorded in 1600–10; stroll + -er ¹

Explanation

A stroller is a small carriage with wheels meant for pushing a baby or toddler around. For a baby, there is no better ride than a stroller. There are two main meanings of the noun stroller: a person who strolls, and a parenting appliance that to many English speakers in the world is called a pram or a pushchair. A long-forgotten copywriter at Sears & Roebuck is probably responsible for the latter meaning; its first appearances are in the catalogs of that company. As for stroll, the underlying verb: it's a German import, though ultimately of uncertain origin.

Example Sentences

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stroller strollers

“A stroller is a lifesaver here,” Woodruff said as mothers cradling young children appeared from every direction as they climbed the winding dirt paths.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

Underneath, a beautiful, airbrushed woman pushing a stroller turns to see a man in military uniform and throws her arms around his neck in tears.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

During a bumpy outdoor bike ride and a chill walk with a stroller, only my Apple Watch remained relatively accurate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

I was given access to priority lines, stroller parking, and was one of three women breastfeeding their babies while watching a women’s hockey game.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026

The kid in the stroller, kicking her feet, looks like Leda; the other is in an infant sling.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

I also looked into services that rent out items like strollers, cribs and high chairs, and Vrbo has a partnership with one such company, BabyQuip.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

While the beach is accessible via a nearby public stairway, the agency argues that route is insufficient for the disabled or, for instance, those with strollers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026

Joggers, cyclists and casual strollers still flock to them daily, despite the risk of bombardment.

From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026

Flying with children is always a challenge, from lugging strollers through security to making sure teddy doesn’t get left at the gate and dealing with with mid-flight meltdowns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

Every now and then we see two women speed-walking and pushing strollers.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson