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passeggiata — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hike noun A long walk taken for pleasure or exercise, usually outdoors.
  • junket noun A trip, especially one paid for by an employer, government, or organisation, that mixes official business with leisure.
  • stroll noun A slow, relaxed walk taken for pleasure.
  • walk verb To move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground.

Senses

passeggiata is used for these senses in English:

  • hike A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. [from c. 1900]
  • junket A pleasure trip; a journey made for feasting or enjoyment, now especially a trip made ostensibly for business but which entails merrymaking or entertainment.
  • stroll A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble; a saunter.
  • walk A trip made by walking.

hike — full definition

  1. noun A long walk taken for pleasure or exercise, usually outdoors.
  2. noun A sudden or sharp increase, especially in price.
  3. verb To walk a long distance, especially over rough or natural terrain, for pleasure or fitness.
  4. verb To raise a price, rate, or amount sharply.

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