Stroll: meaning, definitions and examples

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stroll

 

[ strษ™สŠl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

leisurely walk

To walk in a leisurely, relaxed manner, often without a specific destination or purpose. Strolling is typically done for pleasure, exercise, or to enjoy the surroundings.

Synonyms

amble, ramble, saunter, walk, wander.

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Word Description / Examples
stroll

Typically used for a relaxed, leisurely walk, often taken for enjoyment rather than to reach a destination.

  • They went for a stroll along the beach after dinner
walk

The most general term for moving on foot, can be used in a wide range of contexts.

  • She walks to work every day
amble

Refers to walking at a slow, relaxed pace, often without a specific destination in mind.

  • She ambled through the park, enjoying the fresh air
saunter

Implies a leisurely and confident walk, often with a relaxed or lazy manner.

  • He sauntered into the room as if he owned the place
wander

Describes walking in a relaxed way without a fixed route, often aimlessly or without a clear purpose.

  • They wandered around the city, exploring different neighborhoods
ramble

Often used to describe walking for a long time in the countryside or wilderness, typically without a set route.

  • They spent the afternoon rambling through the hills

Examples of usage

  • I love to stroll through the park on a sunny day.
  • We strolled along the beach, enjoying the sound of the waves.
  • The couple strolled hand in hand through the picturesque village.
  • She strolled around the neighborhood, greeting her neighbors.
Context #2 | Noun

leisurely walk

A leisurely walk, often taken for pleasure or relaxation. Strolls are typically enjoyed in scenic or peaceful environments.

Synonyms

amble, promenade, ramble, saunter, walk.

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stroll

A leisurely and relaxed walk without a specific destination or rush.

  • They went for a stroll in the park after dinner
walk

A general term for moving on foot at a moderate pace; can be used in any situation.

  • I walk to work every day
saunter

A slow, unhurried walk, usually with an air of confidence or nonchalance.

  • She sauntered into the room as if she owned the place
ramble

A leisurely walk, often through the countryside or over a long distance without a fixed route.

  • We spent the afternoon rambling through the hills
promenade

A formal, leisurely walk, especially in a public place like a park or along a waterfront.

  • They decided to take a promenade along the boardwalk
amble

A slow, relaxed way of walking, often in a carefree or unhurried manner.

  • He ambled down the street, enjoying the nice weather

Examples of usage

  • We went for a late afternoon stroll in the countryside.
  • The park was filled with people taking leisurely strolls.
  • The city streets were bustling with strollers enjoying the evening.
  • After dinner, they took a romantic moonlit stroll.

Translations

Translations of the word "stroll" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passeio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคนเคฒเคจเคพ (tahlanฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spaziergang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jalan-jalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณัƒะปัะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spacer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ฃๆญฉ (ใ•ใ‚“ใฝ, sanpo)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท promenade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paseo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผrรผyรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ์ฑ… (sanchek)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฒู‡ุฉ (nuzha)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prochรกzka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prechรกdzka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฃๆญฅ (sร nbรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sprehod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ัƒะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ (seirnoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paseo

Etymology

The word 'stroll' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'strollen', meaning 'to wander aimlessly'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. Over time, 'stroll' has evolved to signify a leisurely walk taken for pleasure or relaxation, often in a scenic or peaceful setting.

See also: stroller, strolling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,017, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.