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Definition of pram

pram

/præm/
pram
Plural:prams
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pram Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A four-wheeled carriage for a baby, designed to be pushed by a person on foot.

Example

"The parents took their newborn for a walk through the park in a traditional pram."

2

A flat-bottomed boat or lighter, typically used in the Baltic and North Seas for loading and unloading ships, or for fishing in shallow waters.

Example

"The fishermen loaded the day's catch onto the wooden pram to transport it across the shallow estuary."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In North American English, a 'pram' is generally referred to as a 'stroller' or 'baby carriage,' while 'pram' remains the standard term in British, Australian, and New Zealand English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century: a colloquial clipping of the word 'perambulator'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pram. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pram
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