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lightweight pram

lightweight pram

3.2
A baby carriage that is light and easy to carry or push
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : carrito de bebé ligero
  • We packed the lightweight pram for our weekend trip because it is easy to carry and fits in the trunk.

Examples

  • We packed the lightweight pram for our weekend trip because it fits easily in the car.

  • The lightweight pram made it easy to navigate the park.

  • Her lightweight pram was perfect for taking their baby on long walks around the city.

  • I bought a lightweight pram for my baby.

  • This lightweight pram is perfect for traveling!

  • Her lightweight pram was perfect for taking their baby on long walks around the city.

  • The lightweight pram made it easy to navigate the park during our family outing.

Surface Forms

lightweight pram singular
lightweight prams plural

Morphology

lightweight + pram

The phrase 'lightweight pram' is directly compositional: the adjective 'lightweight' simply describes the noun 'pram', indicating a baby carriage that is relatively low in weight and therefore easier to carry or maneuver. This adjective+noun pattern is highly predictable and common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Lightweight pram The name comes from the idea of a pram that is lightweight and easy to lift. Picture a baby carriage you can fold and carry with one hand. That's why it means 'a baby carriage easy to carry or move'.