saunter
[sawn-ter, sahn-]
verb (used without object)
to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.
noun
a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.
a leisurely gait.
Origin of saunter
First recorded in 1660–70; of uncertain origin
Synonyms for saunter
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Related Words for sauntering
sashay, traipse, ramble, toddle, loiter, mosey, roam, mope, meander, amble, wander, stump, percolate, linger, tarry, drift, promenade, ooze, rove, ankleExamples from the Web for sauntering
Contemporary Examples of sauntering
But yes, I pictured a James Bond-type just sauntering over to her.
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January 8, 2015
Just picture Princess Leia sauntering through the galaxy in one of his technology-inspired designs.
Various Smith faculty members served as extras, sauntering out of the house and dispersing across the lawn.
Historical Examples of sauntering
They had left the table by now, and were sauntering together on the terrace.
The SnareRafael Sabatini
Sauntering dreamily, she moved away from the ancient derelict.
A young Mexican, tired of his work, was sauntering one day on the seashore.
Diderot and the EncyclopdistsJohn Morley
But already there is a feeling of sauntering in like an old hand at the game.
Working With the Working WomanCornelia Stratton Parker
She was sure Hester must be dreadfully tired with sauntering about so long.
DeerbrookHarriet Martineau
saunter
verb (intr)
noun
Word Origin for saunter
C17 (meaning: to wander aimlessly), C15 (to muse): of obscure origin
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