Definitions
- A formal or old-fashioned term for a baby carriage or pram. - Used in British English to refer to a wheeled device for transporting infants. - A term used in the past to describe a device for measuring distances walked.
- A device with wheels used to transport infants or toddlers, often collapsible for easy storage and transport. - A term used in American English to refer to a baby carriage or pram. - A casual term for someone who walks or strolls leisurely.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are devices with wheels used to transport infants or toddlers.
- 2Both can be collapsible for easy storage and transport.
- 3Both are used for leisurely walks or strolls with young children.
- 4Both are associated with parenting and childcare.
What is the difference?
- 1Geography: Perambulator is more commonly used in British English, while stroller is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Design: Perambulator typically has a more traditional design with larger wheels and a longer body, while stroller can have a variety of designs and features such as cup holders, storage compartments, and adjustable handles.
- 3Function: Perambulator is often associated with newborns and infants, while stroller can be used for toddlers and young children.
- 4Connotation: Perambulator has a more formal and sophisticated connotation, while stroller is more casual and practical.
Remember this!
Perambulator and stroller are both devices with wheels used to transport infants or toddlers during leisurely walks or strolls. However, perambulator is an older and more formal term, typically associated with British English and newborns or infants. On the other hand, stroller is a more modern and casual term, commonly used in American English and can be used for toddlers and young children.
