saunter
verb (used without object)
to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll.
sauntered
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past participleof saunter.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof saunter.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
saunterverb (used without object)to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll.
Example Sentences
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Days before plundering Borel’s wine cellar, the two are believed to have sauntered into Huso, a Michelin-starred Tribeca restaurant that has been celebrated for its collection of bottles, according to a law-enforcement official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The Knicks led by as many as 52 points at one stage in the fourth quarter as they sauntered to victory thanks to a blistering 26-point cameo off the bench from Jose Alvarado.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
He sauntered over, soaked and dripping, eyed the reporter’s rain gear and said, “Wanna trade?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
Three minutes after the restart, centre Alex Tessier, who plays her club rugby in Exeter, stepped off her right foot and sauntered in to make it 31-7 and all but extinguish Kiwi hopes.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
Garrett narrowed his eyes to slits and sauntered toward me, nudging his skateboard along with the toe of his shoe.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
