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- [bey-bee kar-ij]
- /ˈbeɪ bi ˈkær ɪdʒ/
- /ˈbeɪbi ˈkær.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bey-bee kar-ij]
- /ˈbeɪ bi ˈkær ɪdʒ/
Definitions of baby carriage words
- countable noun baby carriage A baby carriage is a small vehicle in which a baby can lie as it is pushed along. 3
- noun baby carriage a cot-like four-wheeled carriage for a baby 3
- noun baby carriage a small, wheeled vehicle, pushed by hand, for carrying a baby about, often with a partial hood that can fold back; perambulator 3
- noun baby carriage a conveyance similar to an infant's crib set on four wheels and meant to be pushed. 1
- noun baby carriage pram 1
- noun baby carriage a cart that is designed for moving a baby around in a lying position. 0
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Origin of baby carriage
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70
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Parts of speech for Baby carriage
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baby carriage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
baby carriage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for baby carriage
noun baby carriage
- carriage — A carriage is an old-fashioned vehicle, usually for a small number of passengers, which is pulled by horses.
- stroller — a person who takes a leisurely walk; saunterer.
- baby buggy — A baby buggy is a small folding seat with wheels, which a young child can sit in and which can be pushed around.
- perambulator — baby carriage.
- pram — a flat-bottomed, snub-nosed boat used as a fishing vessel or tender for larger vessels.
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