stroll

Meaning 1: when walking slowly

To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, especially for pleasure.

Examples

• We decided to take a leisurely stroll through the park.
• He enjoys strolling along the riverbank after dinner.

Meaning 2: as a noun

A leisurely walk.

Examples

• Let's go for a stroll in the park.
• The evening stroll was very relaxing.

Pronunciation: strəʊl

How to Use stroll

stroll through (prepositional phrase)

To walk slowly and relaxedly in a place. — "We enjoyed a stroll through the ancient city streets."

stroll along (prepositional phrase)

To walk slowly and relaxedly beside something. — "They decided to stroll along the river."

stroll in (prepositional phrase)

To walk slowly and relaxedly into a place. — "He would often stroll in and out of the library."

stroll down (prepositional phrase)

To walk slowly and relaxedly along a street or path. — "She likes to stroll down the main street on Saturday mornings."

Synonyms of stroll

Words with a similar meaning to stroll:

• walk
• amble
• saunter
• perambulate

Antonyms of stroll

Words with the opposite meaning to stroll:

• run
• hurry
• rush