strolling

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stroll /stroʊl/   v. [no object]

1. to walk slowly, easily, and without a definite direction, as for pleasure;
   ramble:
   to stroll along the beach.

n. [countable]

2. a slow, leisurely walk.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

stroll (strōl),  v.i. 

1. to walk leisurely as inclination directs;
   ramble;
   saunter;
   take a walk:
   to stroll along the beach.
2. Show Business to wander or rove from place to place;
   roam:
   strolling troubadours.

v.t. 

3. to saunter along or through:
   to stroll the countryside.

n. 

4. a leisurely walk;
   ramble;
   saunter:
   a short stroll before supper.

• of uncertain origin, originally 1595–1605

Synonyms

• 1. stray, meander.
• 4. promenade.

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stroll / strəʊl/ verb

1. to walk about in a leisurely manner
2. (intransitive) to wander from place to place

noun

1. a leisurely walk

Etymology: 17th Century: probably from dialect German strollen, of obscure origin; compare German Strolch tramp