saunter

[ sawn-ter, sahn- ]
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verb (used without object)
  1. to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.

noun
  1. a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.

  2. a leisurely gait.

Origin of saunter

1
First recorded in 1660–70; of uncertain origin

Other words for saunter

Other words from saunter

  • saun·ter·er, noun

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How to use saunter in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for saunter

saunter

/ (ˈsɔːntə) /


verb(intr)
  1. to walk in a casual manner; stroll

noun
  1. a leisurely pace or stroll

  2. a leisurely old-time dance

Origin of saunter

1
C17 (meaning: to wander aimlessly), C15 (to muse): of obscure origin

Derived forms of saunter

  • saunterer, noun

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