stroller

A stroller is a small wheeled seat that parents use to take a baby or young child from place to place. It lets a child sit or lean back while an adult pushes them on a walk, through a store, or around town. In British English, people often say "pushchair," and in some cases "pram" is used for a larger style for very young babies.

They come in many styles, from light travel models to jogging versions and larger everyday ones with baskets and sun covers. You might see a parent pushing one through the park, along a sidewalk, or through an airport.

A stroller is a wheeled seat for carrying a baby or young child when an adult pushes them. It is one of the most common things parents use when they want to go out without holding the child the whole time. Most have a seat, a frame, handles, and wheels, and many also have a basket underneath, a sun shade, and straps for safety. Some are made for newborns and let the baby lie back, while others are better for older babies and toddlers who can sit up.

The word is usually used in everyday family life. People use one for walks, shopping trips, travel, and other daily outings. There are many kinds: simple lightweight ones for quick trips, travel models that fold easily, jogging versions with larger wheels, and double strollers for two children. In British English, "pushchair" is a common match, while "pram" often refers to a baby carriage for a very young baby.

The word can also describe a person who walks in a slow, relaxed way, but that meaning is much less common than the one about the baby seat on wheels. In normal conversation, if someone says they need to buy, fold, push, or park a stroller, they almost always mean the childcare item.

So in most cases, "stroller" brings to mind a parent moving a small child along with ease, whether on a quiet walk in the park or during a busy day out.