saunter

saun·ter

verb \ˈsȯn-tər, ˈsän-\

Definition of SAUNTER

intransitive verb

: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll <sauntered slowly down the street>

— saunter noun

— saun·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun

Examples of SAUNTER

1. They sauntered slowly down the street.
2. He sauntered into the store.

Origin of SAUNTER

probably from Middle English santren to muse

First Known Use: circa 1667

Related to SAUNTER

Synonyms: amble, perambulate, ramble, hike, stroll, tramp, tromp

Related Words: roam, rove, wander; peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk; march, promenade; power walk

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Rhymes with SAUNTER

taunter