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baby-walker

baby-walker

1 3.2
A frame on wheels that helps a baby learn to walk
  • noun
  • /ˈbeɪbiˌwɔːkər/
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  • Many parents choose a baby-walker to help their child gain confidence in walking.
  • baby-walker-related injuries

Examples

  • The baby-walker helped her learn to walk.

  • Many parents buy a baby-walker for their toddlers.

  • She pushed the baby-walker across the living room, smiling at her new independence.

  • The pediatrician advised against using a baby-walker due to possible safety concerns.

  • We bought a baby-walker to help our daughter move around more easily.

  • The baby-walker provided the support he needed while he took his first steps.

  • Safety features in a baby-walker are essential to prevent accidents while learning to walk.

Synonyms

walker
vsbaby-walker
  • US
26 2.3

A frame with wheels that helps a baby or an older person move

is for infants learning to stand and take first steps with wheeled support

How Supportive

baby-walker
1 3.2
pusher
  • Archaic
4 6.5
playpen
15 1.2

Surface Forms

baby-walker singular
baby-walkers plural

Morphology

baby-walker = baby + walker (transparent) = baby + walker

A straightforward compound of 'baby' + 'walker' indicating a walker intended for babies, so the meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

Baby-walker joins baby (a very young child) and walker (something that helps you walk, like the walking frame some older people use). So a baby-walker is a small frame on wheels that supports a baby learning 'to walk'.