stroll

[strohl]

verb (used without object)

1. to walk leisurely as inclination directs; ramble; saunter; take a walk.

   to stroll along the beach.

   Synonyms: meander, stray

2. to wander or rove from place to place; roam.

   strolling troubadours.

verb (used with object)

1. to saunter along or through.

   to stroll the countryside.

noun

1. a leisurely walk; ramble; saunter.

   a short stroll before supper.

   Synonyms: promenade

stroll

/ strəʊl /

verb

1. to walk about in a leisurely manner

2. (intr) to wander from place to place

noun

1. a leisurely walk

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroll¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroll¹

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

Example Sentences

And as I stroll along the promenade on a chilly autumn morning I'm aware of the dozens of other people also meandering in their own world, each with their own special link to this place.

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Humans were strolling, automobiles were driving, airships were flying, robots were hard at work.

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In turquoise, lime green, orange and neutral shades, the Cloudsolo could either stand out in sport or blend into a city stroll.

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Why shouldn’t their town square prioritize strolling couples and amateur oil painters and kids tossing softballs over parking meters and hatchbacks?

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People reported in June that the couple was expecting a child again, publishing photos of the two taking a stroll through London.

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Related Words

• amble 
• cruise 
• drift 
• mope 
• mosey 
• ramble 
• roam 
• sashay 
• saunter 
• traipse 
• tramp 
• wander