sauntering

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saun•ter /ˈsɔntɚ, ˈsɑn-/   v. [no object]

1. to walk in a relaxed, unhurried way:
   He sauntered to the bar and ordered a drink.

n. [countable* usually singular]

2. a relaxed, unhurried walk.

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saun•ter  (sôn′tər, sän′-), v.i. 

1. to walk with a leisurely gait;
   stroll:
   sauntering through the woods.

n. 

2. a leisurely walk or ramble;
   stroll.
3. a leisurely gait.

• of uncertain origin, originally 1660–70

saun′ter•er, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. –3. amble, ramble, meander.

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saunter / ˈsɔːntə/ verb (intransitive)

1. to walk in a casual manner; stroll

noun

1. a leisurely pace or stroll

Etymology: 17th Century (meaning: to wander aimlessly), C15 (to muse): of obscure origin

ˈsaunterer noun