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noun

Definition of strollnext
as in walk
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner

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verb

ˈstrōl How to pronounce stroll (audio)
as in to walk
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services

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Recent Examples of stroll
Noun
The prescription is exactly what the name suggests, a 10- to 20-minute stroll at an easy, conversational pace, ideally beginning 15 to 30 minutes after eating. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … BOLT FROM ABOVE — Couple recounts 'miraculous' rescue after surviving harrowing lightning strike during evening stroll. — FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
What to do nearby Step directly onto Ocean Drive to explore the surrounding Art Deco Historic District, or stroll across the street into Lummus Park for a seaside walk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 Pawlikowski, surveying the city, came across a graveyard that was adorned with old statues, worn by lichen and time; and that is where Erika strolls, seeking refuge, on a bright day. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stroll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
  1. walk
  2. saunter
  3. wander
  4. hike
  5. amble
Noun
  • In the bottom of the third, Yamamoto gave up a leadoff single and issued two walks before Yelich came up to the plate with two outs and drove a curveball into center field for two runs.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There, a short walk along the waterfront can take you from the Belém Tower to the Monument of Discoveries, and the luscious Vasco da Gama garden.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of walk
Verb
  • Dixie D’Amelio sauntered in wearing a shimmering black Gucci dress.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • From Carol Burnett to Cher, Tina Turner, Lola Falana, Diana Ross and Elton John, one had to embody a particular level of confidence to saunter and shimmy across the stage and red carpet in one of his iconic, over-the-top beaded concoctions.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of saunter
Noun
  • What scientists didn’t know was whether true polar wander is a slow, steady process that’s always going on or happens in short, rapid bursts.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Every so often, an aspiring screenwriter wanders into the dim red glow of Jumbo’s Clown Room hoping to interview one of the dancers.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of wander
Verb
  • Before filming, the actors playing the family spent time grocery shopping and cooking together, and even went hiking with a wheelchair, building the ease and affection Lee wanted to bring to the screen.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Or get up early to hike with hundreds of your fellow foliage fans in the nearest national park?
    — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of hike
Verb
  • Then amble over to the 360 Dome for a cocktail at the coffin bar.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That same day, she was photographed ambling down a picturesque street in a striking purple short set, casually holding an Aperol spritz.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of amble

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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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