strolled; strolling; strolls
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
: 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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The family finished their drinks and strolled leisurely back into the show.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Bagpipers, local Irish organizations, Union members, Irish dance groups and high school marching bands from across the country strolled along, passing out beads, candy and other small things.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
For instance, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Dubai’s president and crown prince, strolled casually through the glittering Dubai Mall shortly after hostilities began.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Bagpipers, local Irish organizations, Union members, Irish dance groups and high school marching bands from across the country strolled along, passing out beads, candy and other small things.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
For instance, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Dubai’s president and crown prince, strolled casually through the glittering Dubai Mall shortly after hostilities began.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The main street that intercepts the end of my block is tree-lined and buzzing, with generous sidewalks, gleaming (and respected) crosswalks, and wide windowscapes just begging to be strolled and observed.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stroll
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stroll. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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