Pushchair: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly in British English, used to refer to a chair on wheels for small children that can be pushed along.

• Can you grab the pushchair from the car?
• She walked through the park with the baby in the pushchair.

Primarily in American English, refers to a pushchair, specifically designed for a baby or young child to sit in, with a folding and lightweight design.

• They took the stroller to the shopping mall.
• The stroller folds up easily for storage in the car.

Often used in American English to refer to a wheeled vehicle for transporting a baby, especially one that is more enclosed.

• The baby carriage was parked beside the bench.
• She bought a new baby carriage for her newborn.

Both British and American English, often used informally to refer to a light, small vehicle used for pushing a baby or small child.

• The beach was crowded with families and buggies.
• They decided to get a three-wheeled buggy for jogging.