Word
strolling
US/ˈstɹoʊɫɪŋ/
UK/stɹˈəʊlɪŋ/
In Japanese
walking; strolling; roaming
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Definition
adj. walking in a slow, relaxed way, usually for pleasure. It describes someone who is not in a hurry and is enjoying their surroundings.
adj. walking in a leisurely or idle manner. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person's pace or state of movement.
Examples
“The strolling couple enjoyed the warm evening air.”
“We spent the afternoon as strolling tourists, stopping at every small shop that caught our eye along the river.”
“The park was filled with strolling families and musicians, creating a peaceful atmosphere that contrasted sharply with the frantic energy of the nearby business district.”
Examples
simple
“The strolling couple enjoyed the warm evening air.”
contextual
“We spent the afternoon as strolling tourists, stopping at every small shop that caught our eye along the river.”
complex
“The park was filled with strolling families and musicians, creating a peaceful atmosphere that contrasted sharply with the frantic energy of the nearby business district.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun to describe a person or their movement.
Real-World Examples
“For a while order was restored, Rodri strolling around like the only grownup on the pitch.” “If you find yourself strolling through woodland at this time of year, you may notice a burning rainbow of colours.” “Its dreadlocked driver jumps out to refill his vehicle before strolling over to the blue-and-white cottage to put some fuel in his own stomach.” “I found myself strolling past women wearing Breton-striped dresses, pushing strollers with babies wearing Breton-striped hats.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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