pushchair
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English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpʊʃ.t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
pushchair (plural pushchairs)
- (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A small carriage in which a baby or child is pushed around; a stroller or baby buggy.
- 2022, Ian McEwan, Lessons, page 41:
- He reversed the pushchair out of the shop and continued towards his errands.
- 2023 August 9, Paul Clifton, “Network News: Family-friendly travel: new standard covers pushchairs”, in RAIL, number 989, page 26:
- The Key Train Requirements document, released in July by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), includes a new clause covering people travelling with pushchairs. It highlights the need for space in carriages for unfolded pushchairs or prams, separate from areas for wheelchairs and cycles. It also recommends extending seat reservations to include pram spaces.
Translations
stroller — see stroller