wheelchair
word
Definition
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels that helps a person move around when walking is difficult or not possible. It can be pushed by someone else or moved by the person using it.
Usage & Nuances
This is a neutral, everyday word. Common phrases include 'use a wheelchair', 'be in a wheelchair', and 'wheelchair access' or 'wheelchair accessible'. Avoid using it to define a person completely; 'wheelchair user' is often preferred to 'wheelchair-bound'.
Example Sentences
My grandfather uses a wheelchair at the airport.
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The museum offers free wheelchairs near the entrance.
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The hotel has a wheelchair ramp at the front door.
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She sat in a wheelchair after the accident.
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Can you check if this restaurant is wheelchair accessible?
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He got tired, so we brought a wheelchair for the rest of the tour.
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