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pushchair

noun

Simple meaning

A small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

puushehr

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈpʊˈʃɛɹ

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. UKIrelandCommonwealth

    A small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around

  2. ukirelandcommonwealth

    A small carriage in which a baby or child sits and is pushed around.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: A small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around

Used this way, pushchair is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in family or home contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Mild
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Family/home

Nearby words

  • baby buggy , rarer, so it draws attention

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Common Patterns and Combinations

How this word naturally appears with others.

double pushchairfolding pushchair

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Synonyms

Sense: small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby

prampusherstrollerbaby carriagebaby buggyRare

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