Word
stroll
US/ˈstɹoʊɫ/
UK/stɹˈəʊl/
Definitions
01to walk leisurely
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.
“We spent the afternoon strolling through the park and looking at the flowers.”
“After dinner, the couple strolled along the promenade, pausing occasionally to admire the moonlight reflecting off the calm water.”
Synonyms
02to succeed easily
C1 · Advanced Informal
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.
“The team was so much better than their opponents that they strolled to victory.”
“The incumbent candidate strolled through the primary election, facing no significant opposition from within her own party.”
Usage
Often used with 'to' followed by a noun like 'victory' or 'the title'.
03a relaxed walk
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a slow and relaxed walk that you take for fun.
n. a short, leisurely walk taken for exercise or pleasure.
“The hotel is just a short stroll from the beach.”
“A morning stroll through the botanical gardens provided a welcome respite from the noise and heat of the city centre.”
Etymology
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.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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