Pushchair

usgb/ˈpʊʃˌtʃɛr/
noun

A small vehicle designed for carrying a baby or young child, usually pushed by an adult.

She took the baby out for a walk in the pushchair.
Visual representation of "pushchair" - A small vehicle designed for carrying a baby or young child, usually pushed by an adult.

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baby pushchair, lightweight pushchair, compact pushchair

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Context

Pushchair is commonly used in outdoor settings, particularly parks and sidewalks.

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During a sunny day, parents take their children out in pushchairs for fresh air.
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Cultural Usage

In the UK, pushchair is the preferred term, while stroller is more common in the US.

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One might hear 'pushchair' in a conversation in London, but 'stroller' in New York.
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Formality

Pushchair is considered a formal term compared to its possible slang variations.

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It's best to use 'pushchair' with new parents rather than 'pram' or 'buggy'.
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