stroll — to walk in a leisurely way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to walk in a leisurely way
Pronunciation (IPA): /stroʊl/
Example Sentences
- The couple strolled hand in hand, completely ignoring the zombie apocalypse around them.
- She decided to stroll to work instead of driving, arriving three hours late.
- We often stroll around the neighborhood after dinner to aid digestion.
stroll
VERB[/stroʊl/]
to walk in a leisurely way
Walking leisurely through the park
Stroll with your soul toward your goal
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 17th-century German 'strollen,' meaning to wander or roam. Over time, the sense evolved from aimless wandering to leisurely, unhurried walking, reflecting a shift from purposeless movement to intentional, relaxed pace.
Breakdown
From German 'strollen' (to wander, roam), with the suffix '-' indicating a frequentative or iterative verb form characteristic of German verbal derivation.
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📝Examples
“The couple strolled hand in hand, completely ignoring the zombie apocalypse around them.”
“She decided to stroll to work instead of driving, arriving three hours late.”
“We often stroll around the neighborhood after dinner to aid digestion.”
“The tourists strolled through the historic district, taking photos.”
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