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The synonyms of “Stroll” are: saunter, amble, wander, meander, ramble, dawdle, promenade, walk, go for a walk, take a walk, potter, roam, traipse, stretch one's legs, get some exercise, get some air, take the air, perambulation, turn, airing, breather
Stroll as a Noun
Definitions of "Stroll" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “stroll” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A victory or objective that is easily achieved.
- A leisurely walk (usually in some public place.
- A short leisurely walk.
Synonyms of "Stroll" as a noun (9 Words)
airing | Travel via aircraft. Somebody had given the place a thorough airing. |
amble | A walk at a slow, relaxed pace, especially for pleasure. A peaceful riverside amble. |
breather | A vent or valve to release pressure or to allow air to move freely around something. A breather pipe. |
perambulation | A walk around a territory (a parish or manor or forest etc.) in order to officially assert and record its boundaries. |
promenade | A leisurely walk (usually in some public place. An evening promenade. |
saunter | A leisurely walk (usually in some public place. He walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn t a care in the world. |
turn | Turning or twisting around in place. Malton s comedy turn Mark Poole takes to the stage tonight in Cinderella. |
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 "Stroll" as a noun
- We took a stroll in the garden.
Stroll as a Verb
Definitions of "Stroll" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “stroll” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Walk in a leisurely way.
- Achieve a sporting victory without effort.
- Walk leisurely and with no apparent aim.
Synonyms of "Stroll" as a verb (17 Words)
amble | Walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace. They ambled along the riverbank. |
dawdle | Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. She mustn t dawdle she had to make the call now. |
get some air | Irritate. |
get some exercise | Earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher. |
go for a walk | Stop operating or functioning. |
meander | (of language, thought, etc.) proceed aimlessly or with little purpose. A stylish offbeat thriller which occasionally meanders. |
potter | Move or go in a casual, unhurried way. I might potter into Nice for the day. |
promenade | Take a promenade through a place. The ladies promenaded along the beach. |
ramble | Continue talking or writing in a desultory manner. This novel rambles on and jogs. |
roam | (of a person’s mind or thoughts) drift along without dwelling on anything in particular. Tigers once roamed over most of Asia. |
saunter | Walk in a slow, relaxed manner. Adam sauntered into the room. |
stretch one's legs | Extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly. |
take a walk | Be designed to hold or take. |
take the air | Take somebody somewhere. |
traipse | Walk or move wearily or reluctantly. Students had to traipse all over London to attend lectures. |
walk | Walk at a pace. We must walk with our dispossessed brothers and sisters. |
wander | Walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way. He had married her and he was not going to be allowed to wander. |
Usage Examples of "Stroll" as a verb
- The horse strolled home by 12 lengths.
- I strolled around the city.
Associations of "Stroll" (30 Words)
amble | Walk leisurely. A peaceful riverside amble. |
ambulate | Walk; move about. People who make use of crutches to ambulate. |
canter | Of a horse move at a canter in a particular direction. The men cantered away. |
crossroad | A junction where one street or road crosses another. |
drift | (especially of snow or leaves) be blown into heaps by the wind. The sailboat was adrift on the open sea. |
gad | Go from place to place in the pursuit of pleasure. He had heard that I was gadding about with an airline stewardess. |
gait | The pattern of steps of a horse or dog at a particular speed. The easy gait of an athlete. |
gallivant | Wander aimlessly in search of pleasure. She quit her job to go gallivanting around the globe. |
hike | The amount a salary is increased. She enjoys a hike in her spare time. |
jog | A spell of jogging. He began to jog along the road. |
jogger | A person who jogs as a form of physical exercise. Sporty types in joggers. |
jogging | Denoting a garment designed to be worn while jogging. Jogging bottoms. |
lope | Run easily. They set off at a fast lope. |
mincing | Affectedly dainty in manner or gait; effeminate (typically used of a man. I don t have to go through the rest of my life with that mincing voice of yours. |
pace | Go at a pace. Her eyes could size up a lad s wallet at fifty paces. |
plod | Walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud. We plodded back up the hill. |
promenade | Take a promenade through a place. They promenaded along the waterfront. |
ramble | A walk taken for pleasure in the countryside. This novel rambles on and jogs. |
rambling | (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects. A rambling speech about this and that. |
roam | Travel unsystematically over, through, or about (a place. The cattle roam across the prairie. |
rove | Wander over or through (a place) without a fixed destination. The policeman s eyes roved around the pub. |
saunter | A leisurely walk (usually in some public place. Adam sauntered into the room. |
stray | An animal that has strayed especially a domestic animal. He pushed a few stray hairs from her face. |
stride | Bestride. The horse shortened its stride. |
stroller | A young urban vagrant; a street child. A little stroller taps on the window and cups his hands in a begging gesture. |
trudge | Walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud. I trudged up the stairs. |
walk | Move in a similar way to walking but using one s hands or a support such as stilts. We walked instead of driving. |
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 | The act of traveling by foot. Walking is a healthy form of exercise. |
wander | An act or instance of wandering. Her mind wanders. |