baby carriage
Definition
Noun: A small, wheeled vehicle designed for transporting an infant or young child, typically pushed by a person on foot. It is a portable, protective enclosure on wheels.
Usage
The term "baby carriage" is used to refer to the object itself. It is a common, somewhat traditional term. * It is often used as the direct object of verbs like push, wheel, take for a walk in, or put (the baby) in. * It can be described with adjectives like new, old, fancy, stroller-style, or wooden.
Examples
- Noun:
- She gently pushed the baby carriage along the park path.
- We need to buy a new baby carriage before the baby arrives.
- The antique baby carriage was displayed in the museum.
Advanced Usage
- "to wheel a baby carriage": To push or guide a baby carriage while walking.
- Every morning, she wheels the baby carriage to the local café.
Variants and Related Words
- Stroller (n): A more modern, lightweight, often collapsible baby carriage. Common in American English.
- Pram (n): Short for "perambulator"; a traditional term, especially in British English, often for a carriage where the baby lies flat.
- Pushchair (n): Common British English term for a stroller where the child sits up.
- Buggy (n): An informal term, common in British English, synonymous with pushchair or stroller.
Synonyms
- Perambulator: The formal, full term for a baby carriage.
- Stroller: A common synonym, especially for lighter models.
Related Phrases
- Baby transport: A general category that includes baby carriages, strollers, prams, and car seats.
Noun
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a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
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