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stroller

|stroll/er|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈstroʊlər/

🇬🇧

/ˈstrəʊlə/

leisurely walking or baby carriage

Etymology
Etymology Information

'stroller' originates from the English word 'stroll,' which means 'to walk leisurely.'

Historical Evolution

'stroll' changed from the Middle English word 'strollen' and eventually became the modern English word 'stroll.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to walk leisurely,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small carriage with wheels for a baby, pushed by a person on foot.

She took her baby out for a walk in the stroller.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a person who strolls or walks leisurely.

The park was filled with strollers enjoying the sunny day.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/13 10:36