Synonyms for

Wheelchair

Verb / ˈwi:ˌltʃer / / ˈhwi:ˌltʃer / Another word for wheelchair — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a chair fitted with wheels for use by people with disabilities or limited mobility

Synonyms & similar words

walker crutches cane scooter stroller

Synonyms by register

Formal

mobility device assistive device wheeled chair

Informal

chair wheels

Literary

chariot of the infirm mechanical steed

Antonyms

ambulatory mobile walking standing upright active

Common collocations

  • wheelchair user
  • electric wheelchair
  • manual wheelchair
  • wheelchair accessible
  • wheelchair ramp
  • wheelchair sports
  • push a wheelchair

Word family

noun wheelchair
verb wheelchair

Usage note

While 'wheelchair' can be used as a verb (e.g., 'He wheelchairs to the store'), it is less common than its use as a noun. It is generally preferred to refer to individuals as 'wheelchair users' rather than 'wheelchair-bound'.

Example sentences

  1. The boy uses a wheelchair to move around the school.
  2. She has a special wheelchair to play basketball.
  3. The park has a special trail for people in wheelchairs.
  4. The ramp makes it easier for people in wheelchairs to enter the building.
  5. He needs a wheelchair to get from one place to another.

Quotes

  • "Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life." - Emma Thompson
  • "Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone." - Martina Navratilova
  • "I have a disability, but I don't consider myself disabled." - Temple Grandin

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