stroll
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to walk in a slow, relaxed way, usually because you are enjoying yourself.
v.to walk in a leisurely or idle manner. Intransitive, though often followed by a prepositional phrase of direction.
Simple“We spent the afternoon strolling through the park and looking at the flowers.”
In context“After dinner, the couple strolled along the promenade, pausing occasionally to admire the moonlight reflecting off the calm water.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
v.to do something or win a competition very easily without much effort.
v.to achieve a goal or victory with minimal exertion or opposition. Often used in sporting or competitive contexts.
Simple“The team was so much better than their opponents that they strolled to victory.”
In context“The incumbent candidate strolled through the primary election, facing no significant opposition from within her own party.”
UsageOften used with 'to' followed by a noun like 'victory' or 'the title'.
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a slow and relaxed walk that you take for fun.
n.a short, leisurely walk taken for exercise or pleasure.
Simple“The hotel is just a short stroll from the beach.”
In context“A morning stroll through the botanical gardens provided a welcome respite from the noise and heat of the city centre.”
Borrowed from German strollen, a variant of Alemannic German strolchen, from Strolch (“vagabond; rascal”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.