SAUNTER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SAUNTER?

Need another word that means the same as “saunter”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “saunter” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Saunter” are: stroll, amble, wander, meander, drift, maunder, potter, walk, promenade, ramble, perambulation, turn, constitutional, airing, breather

Saunter as a Noun

Definitions of "Saunter" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “saunter” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A leisurely stroll.
• A careless leisurely gait.
• A leisurely walk (usually in some public place.

Synonyms of "Saunter" as a noun (12 Words)

airing	The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate. Taking the baby out for an airing.
amble	A leisurely walk (usually in some public place. A peaceful riverside amble.
breather	A vent or valve to release pressure or to allow air to move freely around something. A cask breather.
constitutional	A walk taken regularly to maintain or restore good health. She went out for a constitutional.
meander	A bend or curve, as in a stream or river. The river flows in sweeping meanders.
perambulation	A leisurely walk (usually in some public place.
promenade	(in country dancing) a movement in which couples follow one another in a given direction, each couple having both hands joined. An evening promenade.
ramble	A walk taken for pleasure in the countryside.
stroll	A short leisurely walk. We took a stroll in the garden.
turn	A place where a road meets or branches off another a turning. Why don t you take a turn around the garden.
walk	A person s manner of walking. He had a funny walk.
wander	An act or instance of wandering. She d go on wanders like that in her nightgown.

Usage Examples of "Saunter" as a noun

• He walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world.
• A quiet saunter down the road.

Saunter as a Verb

Definitions of "Saunter" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “saunter” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Walk leisurely and with no apparent aim.
• Walk in a slow, relaxed manner.

Synonyms of "Saunter" as a verb (10 Words)

amble	Walk leisurely. They ambled along the riverbank.
drift	Vary or move from a fixed point or course. Drift the boats downstream.
maunder	Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. He maunders through the bank composing his thoughts.
meander	Wander at random. The path meanders through the vineyards.
potter	Work lightly. The old lady is pottering around in the garden.
promenade	Take a promenade through a place. The ladies promenaded along the beach.
ramble	Walk for pleasure in the countryside. Roses climbed rambled hung over walls.
stroll	Achieve a sporting victory without effort. The horse strolled home by 12 lengths.
walk	Make walk. The patient cannot walk yet.
wander	Be unfaithful to one’s regular sexual partner. After dinner we wandered into town.

Usage Examples of "Saunter" as a verb

• Adam sauntered into the room.

Associations of "Saunter" (30 Words)

aimlessly	Without purpose or direction. We wandered aimlessly round Venice.
amble	Walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace. They ambled along the riverbank.
ambulate	Walk; move about. People who make use of crutches to ambulate.
astray	Into error or morally questionable behaviour. He was led astray by boozy colleagues.
canter	Ride at a canter. We came back from one of our canters.
drift	A horizontal or inclined passage following a mineral vein or coal seam. Drift the boats downstream.
feral	(especially of an animal) in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication. Gangs of feral youths.
flit	Move house or leave one’s home, typically secretly so as to escape creditors or obligations. The idea had flitted through his mind.
gad	Go from place to place in the pursuit of pleasure. He had heard that I was gadding about with an airline stewardess.
gait	A horse’s manner of moving. The easy gait of an athlete.
gallivant	Wander aimlessly in search of pleasure. She quit her job to go gallivanting around the globe.
mincing	Affectedly dainty or refined. I don t have to go through the rest of my life with that mincing voice of yours.
pace	Go at a pace. Kirov stepped back a pace.
peripatetic	A person who travels from place to place, especially a teacher who works in more than one school or college. The peripatetic nature of military life.
plod	Walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps. I could recognize his plod anywhere.
promenade	Take a promenade through a place. They promenaded along the waterfront.
ramble	Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment. This novel rambles on and jogs.
rambling	(of a plant) putting out long shoots and growing over walls or other plants. A big old rambling house.
roam	Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment. Gangs of youths roamed the streets unopposed.
route	Send via a specific route. The many routes to a healthier diet will be described.
rove	A journey, especially one with no specific destination; an act of wandering. The policeman s eyes roved around the pub.
stray	A stray person or thing especially a domestic animal. Stray dogs.
stride	Significant progress especially in the phrase make strides. The speaker was getting into his stride.
stroll	A leisurely walk (usually in some public place. I strolled around the city.
trudge	A long difficult walk. He began the long trudge back to Stokenchurch Street.
walk	A person s manner of walking. He was in place as the male lead but walked at the eleventh hour.
walker	A frame used by disabled or infirm people for support while walking, typically made of metal tubing with small wheels or rubber-tipped feet; a walking frame. A fell walker.
walking	Close enough to be walked to. Walking is a healthy form of exercise.
wander	An act or instance of wandering. Please don t wander off again.