stroll

verb

strolled; strolling; strolls

intransitive verb

1
: to go from place to place in search of work or profit
strolling players
strolling musicians
2
: to walk in a leisurely or idle manner : ramble

transitive verb

: to walk at leisure along or about
stroll noun

Examples of stroll in a Sentence

They strolled along the street looking in the store windows. We strolled the streets of the village.
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Outside, guests can relax by the fire pits, stroll along the river, and, in the evening, enjoy a complimentary wine and beer reception. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025 There are farmers' markets all over the county offering everything from fruits and veggies to jams and maple syrup, and picturesque towns and villages like Fleischmanns, Walton, and Hobart provide scenic locales for strolling, shopping, and dining. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025 There’s also the crisp morning strolls past the gurgling Clunie Water to The Bothy, where coffee and fresh pastries await; the area’s fascinating history, deeply intertwined with the Royal Family; and the community’s embrace of all things outdoors. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 What to eat in Princeton Get a cone while strolling around campus at one of a handful of ice cream shops, including Halo Pub, the Bent Spoon, and Thomas Sweet. Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stroll

Word History

Etymology

probably from German dialect strollen

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stroll was in 1668

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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stroll. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

stroll

verb
: to walk in a leisurely or idle manner : ramble
stroll noun

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