stroller

American  

[stroh-ler] / ˈstroʊ lər /

noun

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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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

Monterroso Mejia’s physical humor also is apparent in the Amazon Prime comedy “You’re Cordially Invited,” directed by Nick Stroller.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

Stroller buyers have spent their entire lives paying no attention at all to strollers.

From Slate • Nov. 10, 2020

Stroller traffic on the bridge to Whole Foods grows thick, and the sliding crunch of the concrete factory conveyor belt is falling silent.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2017

TUE Stroller Strides power walking and body toning classes for moms and their babies, opening event with workout and prizes, 9:30 a.m.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2012

Chronicles of a Stroller in New England from July to December Each of the above, 16mo, $1.25 net.

From Canoeing in the wilderness by Thoreau, Henry David