wheelchair

[ weel-chair, hweel- ]

noun

1. a chair mounted on wheels for use by persons who cannot walk.

wheelchair

/ ˈwiːlˌtʃɛə /

noun

1. med a special chair mounted on large wheels, for use by invalids or others for whom walking is impossible or temporarily inadvisable

Word History and Origins

Origin of wheelchair¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; wheel + chair

Example Sentences

Making her feature film debut, Bode came to play the character, who’s used a wheelchair since birth, via an open call.

From Los Angeles Times

At least one person was escorted away in a wheelchair, according to KTLA.

From Los Angeles Times

“I have passengers in their 90s and wheelchair users, and some of the rural roads I drive on are just getting in worse condition, so you just have to always be extra vigilant,” he said.

From BBC

From his wheelchair, Michael Northey watches quietly over his father’s grave, and lays a flower for the very first time.

From BBC

She has been asked many other questions over the years, such as if she "can have rough sex" or if it needs to be in a wheelchair.

From BBC