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stroll

[ strohl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

to walk leisurely as inclination directs; ramble; saunter; take a walk:
to stroll along the beach.
Synonyms: meander, stray
to wander or rove from place to place; roam:
strolling troubadours.

a leisurely walk; ramble; saunter:
a short stroll before supper.
Synonyms: promenade

stroll

/ strəʊl /

Origin of stroll¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; of uncertain origin

Origin of stroll¹

C17: probably from dialect German strollen, of obscure origin; compare German Strolch tramp

Williams said he went to the lake to take a stroll “because of his heart.”

After the rally is over, Malloy joins Padilla for a stroll through Fair Haven.

I hope I have time to stroll along the beautiful River Walk – it really is the heart and soul of the city!

As we stroll through SoHo, we spot a tall, thin, pale man dressed in all black with bottle-blond hair.

Tired of the classical sculptures, impressionist paintings, and chipped ancient relics you stroll past at your local art museum?

And when he took an underground stroll he was almost sure to find a few angleworms, which furnished most of his meals.

"I think I'll stroll down to the tavern and see this stranger," I replied carelessly.

When the waltz is over they stroll out with them into the garden, and order wine, and talk of changing their steamer date.

To-dau I went for a stroll by the river in whose blue waters are mirrored the willows and the houses that befringe its banks.

And now let us take a stroll, or rather let us walk, for a stroll implies pleasure, and I certainly cannot promise you that.

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