go for a stroll — to take a leisurely walk for pleasure or relaxation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take a leisurely walk for pleasure or relaxation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡoʊ fɔːr ə stroʊl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother goes for a stroll every morning at 6 AM, rain or shine - she's more punctual than my alarm clock!
- Let's go for a stroll through the old town and explore the local shops.
- I went for a stroll to clear my head, but ended up getting lost and needing GPS to find my own house.
go for a stroll
VERB[/ɡoʊ fɔːr ə stroʊl/]
to take a leisurely walk for pleasure or relaxation
After dinner, the couple decided to go for a stroll along the riverside path.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'stroll' derives from 17th-century German 'strollen', originally meaning 'to wander' or 'to roam about'. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote a leisurely, unhurried walk, acquiring its modern sense of casual perambulation.
Breakdown
stroll comes directly from German strollen (to wander, roam), with the -oll- stem suggesting movement and the suffix -en marking the German infinitive form.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother goes for a stroll every morning at 6 AM, rain or shine - she's more punctual than my alarm clock!”
“Let's go for a stroll through the old town and explore the local shops.”
“I went for a stroll to clear my head, but ended up getting lost and needing GPS to find my own house.”
“The couple decided to go for a romantic stroll under the starlit sky.”
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