saunter
to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.
a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.
a leisurely gait.
Origin of saunter
1Other words for saunter
Other words from saunter
- saun·ter·er, noun
Words Nearby saunter
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How to use saunter in a sentence
Three stray dogs saunter out of our way as we turn into a residential area lined with trailers and graffiti-sprayed stop signs.
A Shooting on a Tribal Land Uncovers Feds Running Wild | Caitlin Dickson | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHow often do you look up at the facades looming overhead as you saunter down the street?
The Royal Academy Wants You to Finish This Artwork | Chloë Ashby | January 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe are spared, thankfully, the standard liberal talisman of his saunter across the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln.
So instead of marching into Starbucks for a morning cup of brew, saunter in for a big bowl of bud.
That very same afternoon, wandering about the station, I chanced to saunter into the ticket-office.
To post a letter you did not merely saunter to the post-office and drop it into the box.
Auld Licht Idylls | J. M. BarrieHis quick pace dropped to a leisurely saunter; he strolled on.
Tristram of Blent | Anthony HopeLet's saunter along the beach, and sit down a bit, my Queen Bee.
Fifty-Two Stories For Girls | VariousHe began to saunter idly up and down, blowing the remains of a cigarette out of a small amber mouthpiece.
The conquest of Rome | Matilde Serao
British Dictionary definitions for saunter
/ (ˈsɔːntə) /
to walk in a casual manner; stroll
a leisurely pace or stroll
a leisurely old-time dance
Origin of saunter
1Derived forms of saunter
- saunterer, noun
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