baby carriage

noun

: a small four-wheeled carriage often with a folding top for pushing a baby around in

called also baby buggy

Examples of baby carriage in a Sentence

twins in a double baby carriage
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In the mid-18th century, rich circles around Europe began sporting early versions of baby carriages. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 July 2024 Years later, when l was married, my father saw Irene in front of our building pushing a baby carriage holding twins. R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024 The bumping of baby carriages on cobbled pathways, children with cups of melting gelato, and afternoon nap times are in. Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024 Brief history 1733: British architect William Kent designs what is considered to be the very first baby carriage. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for baby carriage 

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby carriage was in 1825

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“Baby carriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20carriage. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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