wheelchair
/ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a chair with wheels that helps people who cannot walk move around.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Is the museum easy to get around in a wheelchair?”
“My grandfather uses a wheelchair now, so we need a hotel with ramps.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.
Related Words
Synonyms:
mobility chair
Word Family:
wheelwheeledwheelchair-bound