saunter

[ sawn-ter, sahn- ]

verb (used without object)

1. to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll:

   sauntering through the woods.

   Synonyms: meander, ramble, amble

noun

1. a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.

   Synonyms: meander, ramble, amble

2. a leisurely gait.

   Synonyms: meander, ramble, amble

saunter

/ ˈsɔːntə /

verb

1. to walk in a casual manner; stroll

noun

1. a leisurely pace or stroll
2. a leisurely old-time dance

Derived Forms

• ˈsaunterer, noun

Other Words From

• saunter·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of saunter¹

First recorded in 1660–70; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of saunter¹

C17 (meaning: to wander aimlessly), C15 (to muse): of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Three stray dogs saunter out of our way as we turn into a residential area lined with trailers and graffiti-sprayed stop signs.

From The Daily Beast

How often do you look up at the facades looming overhead as you saunter down the street?

From The Daily Beast

We are spared, thankfully, the standard liberal talisman of his saunter across the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln.

From The Daily Beast

So instead of marching into Starbucks for a morning cup of brew, saunter in for a big bowl of bud.

From The Daily Beast

That very same afternoon, wandering about the station, I chanced to saunter into the ticket-office.

From Project Gutenberg

To post a letter you did not merely saunter to the post-office and drop it into the box.

From Project Gutenberg

His quick pace dropped to a leisurely saunter; he strolled on.

From Project Gutenberg

Let's saunter along the beach, and sit down a bit, my Queen Bee.

From Project Gutenberg

He began to saunter idly up and down, blowing the remains of a cigarette out of a small amber mouthpiece.

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