wheelchair
noun
a chair mounted on wheels for use by persons who cannot walk.
wheelchairs
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pluralof wheelchair.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But these additional and specific challenges faced - from struggling service dogs to overheating wheelchairs - are often overlooked, even in public advice and emergency planning, say campaigners and researchers.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
"I managed to find a witness who said they were chatting away - there were no wheelchairs, no crutches, and John was able to communicate," Gibson said.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
The federal government issued a set of regulations that would require airlines, among other things, to assume liability for damaged and delayed wheelchairs and improve training for staff working with passengers facing mobility issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
Those red rectangles that you step off and get on for people in wheelchairs, those are probably our No. 1 priority, making sure they’re accessible.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026
There were kids in wheelchairs and ordinary-looking kids carrying books.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
