wheelchair

[ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)]
[ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ]
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A wheelchair is a vehicle that people use when they can't walk. It's like a chair with wheels.

When you see someone using a wheelchair, it usually means they have trouble walking or standing for long periods of time due to an injury or illness. Some people might be temporarily unable to walk, while others may be permanently mobility-impaired and use wheelchairs as their primary way of getting around. You'll often see them in hospitals, nursing homes, airports, and public places with ramps or elevators to help them move easily from one place to another.

How common is "wheelchair"?

Word wheelchair is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.

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