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stroll

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɹoʊɫ// UK //stɹˈəʊl// stroll Slang

v. to walk slowly and in a relaxed way, usually for enjoyment. You use this word when you are not in a hurry and want to enjoy the air or scenery.

v. to walk at a slow, leisurely pace, typically for pleasure or exercise rather than to reach a destination quickly.


SIMPLE

We like to stroll through the park on Sundays.

CONTEXTUAL

After lunch, they decided to stroll along the riverbank to digest their meal.

COMPLEX

The couple chose to stroll through the historic district, pausing occasionally to admire the intricate architecture of the old buildings.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from German strollen, a variant of Alemannic German strolchen, from Strolch (“vagabond; rascal”).

Usage

Intransitive verb; often followed by 'along', 'through', or 'down'.

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