saunter

verb

saun·​ter ˈsȯn-tər How to pronounce saunter (audio)
ˈsän-
sauntered; sauntering; saunters

intransitive verb

: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
sauntered slowly down the street
saunter noun
saunterer noun

Examples of saunter in a Sentence

They sauntered slowly down the street. He sauntered into the store.
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Word History

Etymology

probably from Middle English santren to muse

First Known Use

circa 1667, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saunter was circa 1667

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“Saunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saunter. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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saunter

verb
saun·​ter ˈsȯnt-ər How to pronounce saunter (audio)
ˈsänt-
: to walk along in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
saunter noun
saunterer noun

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