stroll
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
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to walk about in a leisurely manner
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(intr) to wander from place to place
noun
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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strollsimple
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strollssimple
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have strolledperfect
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has strolledperfect
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am strollingprogressive
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are strollingprogressive
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is strollingprogressive
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have been strollingperfect progressive
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has been strollingperfect progressive
Past
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strolledsimple
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had strolledperfect
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was strollingprogressive
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were strollingprogressive
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had been strollingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of stroll
First recorded in 1595–1605; of uncertain origin
Explanation
As a noun, a stroll is a leisurely walk. After a heavy meal, you may want to go out for a stroll to help you work off some of the calories. You also will take a stroll on your day off and the weather is nice. The word stroll originally came to English through the German word strollen, which means to wander aimlessly. The word stroll can also be used as a verb meaning to take a leisurely walk in which you do some wandering. You may enjoy a stroll through the park, along the beach, or down the city streets — take your time.
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Example Sentences
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The two take a stroll through the wooded path surrounding the temple, managing to have a private conversation.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
CityWalk, known for its nightlife, eclectic food choices, neon signs and entertainment options, was once a place where you could stroll right in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Neither do any of the dozen or so women who gathered over the weekend to stroll along the shores of Hanoi's West Lake wearing matching red-and-yellow T-shirts.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
And no talking whatsoever—not even eye contact—as you sit, eat and stroll mindfully alongside 90 or so strangers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
We dined in town at a popular restaurant called Angie’s and afterwards, with the evening warm and congenial, went for a stroll.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Before Tom gives the hardened ex-con an earful of what for, he and Anna are shocked silent when their cat strolls into Max’s kitchen.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
In one, Powell strolls onto a concert stage in front of a cheering crowd; in another, he holds two handguns labeled “dual” and “mandate.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
Even when covering the same total number of steps, longer, uninterrupted walks appear to provide greater benefits for the heart than short, scattered strolls throughout the day.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2025
One longer walk a day is better for your heart than lots of short strolls, especially if you don't exercise much, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
I loved our strolls with Baba along the Thames and the times he took us to the zoo or Trafalgar Square.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
On cue he strolled into shot and planted a jokey kiss on his cheek before vanishing.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Something dark and flat was swaying gently against the floor of the Reflecting Pool as I strolled past the monuments on Thursday morning.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026
The Tate brothers, a pair of American-British social-media influencers facing rape charges in the U.K. and Romania, toured Moscow, with Andrew Tate wearing sunglasses and a leather coat as he strolled toward Red Square.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The famed departing music director eagerly embraced Harding, and the pair strolled arm-in-arm as the Rockies warmed up.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
He strolled to the judging tent and chatted with the officials.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
He visited Tahnoon’s seaside palace at dusk, strolling its verdant gardens alongside the sheikh, whose eye condition causes him to wear sunglasses all the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The helipad is situated on the South Lawn, where presidents and their family for decades have been photographed strolling across the grass to board or exit awaiting "Marine One" helicopters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Sometimes, I feel most gay when I’m strolling outside feeling the breeze against my skin, like I’m experiencing the joy in a way that only I can, balanced with my own unique burdens and comforts.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
I wasn’t about to let two older boys strolling down 125th Street snatch them off me.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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