Definition

A wheeled chair used to carry small children, allowing them to be pushed around easily.

Example

She took her baby for a walk in the stroller.

Conversation

Did you see that new stroller in the park today?

Yeah, it looked really stylish and comfortable for the baby.

I might need to get one like that for my niece.

Definitely! A good stroller makes all the difference during walks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stroller → The word 'stroller' is derived from 'stroll' (from Middle English *strollen*, meaning to walk in a leisurely way) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A stroller is a person who walks leisurely, often with a baby in a wheeled carriage.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone leisurely 'walking' ('stroll') while pushing a 'carriage' — that's why a stroller is a person who strolls with a baby.

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