stroll
Stroll (noun) means a slow, relaxed walk taken for pleasure. Example: “They took a stroll along the beach at sunset.”
How to use stroll
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA relaxed, unhurried walk, or to take one.
Word forms
strolled past tense, strolls plural, Strolls plural, Strolls plural, strolls singular
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Etymology
Borrowed from German, from a dialectal word meaning "vagabond" or "rascal."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for stroll
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What does “stroll” mean?
The word “stroll” means a slow, relaxed walk taken for pleasure. In plain terms, a relaxed, unhurried walk, or to take one.
How do you pronounce “stroll”?
“Stroll” is pronounced strohl (/stɹoʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “stroll” in a sentence?
Here is “stroll” used in a sentence: “They took a stroll along the beach at sunset.”
What is another word for “stroll”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stroll” include meander, ramble, range, roam, rove and stray.
What part of speech is “stroll”?
Depending on how it is used, “stroll” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “stroll” come from?
The word “stroll” comes from German. Borrowed from German, from a dialectal word meaning "vagabond" or "rascal.".
Is “stroll” a common word?
“Stroll” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stroll” have?
“Stroll” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a slow, relaxed walk taken for pleasure.
What is the difference between a stroll and a walk?
A stroll is specifically a slow, relaxed walk taken for pleasure, while a walk is a general term that can be brisk, purposeful, or leisurely. Stroll always implies an unhurried pace and a lack of urgency, whereas walk carries no such implication.
Can stroll be used for anything other than walking?
Stroll is occasionally used figuratively to describe an easy, effortless performance, such as "she strolled through the exam," meaning she completed it with little effort. This figurative use draws on the leisurely, unhurried quality of the literal meaning.
What prepositions commonly follow stroll?
Stroll is often paired with prepositions like along, through, or around, as in "stroll along the beach" or "stroll through the park." These combinations emphasize the relaxed, wandering nature of the movement.