strutted; strutting
1
: to become turgid : swell
2
a
: to walk with a proud gait
b
: to walk with a pompous and affected air
: to parade (something, such as clothes) with a show of pride
strutter
noun
1
: a structural piece designed to resist pressure in the direction of its length
2
: a pompous step or walk
3
: arrogant behavior : swagger
strutted; strutting
: to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut
Synonyms
Examples of strut in a Sentence
Noun
the strut of a supermodel
Recent Examples on the Web
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Nov. 2023
Perfect for chilling at home or strutting your stuff on errand runs.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Las Vegas—a place whose economy depends on people who realize that gambling is for suckers but who strut into the casino all the same—knows better.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
Thanksgiving has long been an excuse for ambitious home cooks to strut their stuffing and create a hearty meal for their families and friends.
—Dylan Moriarty, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
And in 1991, Linda Evangelista strutted down the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier in a red dress, tights, and shoes, with a multicolored coat.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
Beach bumming, wedding crashing, or just strutting downtown, this isn’t just a makeup stash.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
In a shared post with Williams, King James shouts out the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 collection with a lead image of him strutting his stuff in the Ball Arena tunnel.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2023
Joe Zawinul is always shirtless—this strutting, peacocking Hungarian guy with a big mustache playing jazz fusion to stadiums.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2023
Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
Moments later Richardson, 28, struts in with a new look, tossing back her golden-brown locks and tilting her head this way and that, considering her image in an oversize wooden mirror.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023
Supported with a cross strut, the 30-inch-wide hooked bamboo tines give you enough room to move leaves in volume.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
They are stitched between 369 new struts, 50 feet apart, painted International Orange like the rest of the bridge.
—John Branch Jim Wilson, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2023
To judge by this show, the other parts also deserve to strut and fret their hour upon the stage.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023
Once the male and female are together, the male will continue calling and strut and dance on the ground to seal the deal.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 18 Oct. 2023
In between saxophone struts and a wall-of-sound hook, Antonoff’s voice settles nicely into a rapid-fire cadence, each syllable flush with jittery passion.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2023
What: Farmers market, food court, vendors, children’s activities, live music, car show, pup strut and more.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2023
Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
To the untrained eye, the image shared widely on social media late last week showed a fashion-conscious Pope Francis strutting his stuff in an all-white puffer jacket from luxury brand Balenciaga.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2023
In the photos, Jennifer is walking outside the studio with some cool shades on while strutting her stuff.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 22 Mar. 2023
Kendall Jenner was another powerhouse who strutted down the catwalk.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Mar. 2023
Check out the famous Budweiser Clydesdales, which will be strutting their stuff in the Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood parades.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2023
Remember the Euphoria scene (psttt — Season 2 Episode 4) where Cassie power-strutted down the stairs to seduce Nate Jacobs in a strappy one-piece that looked a whole lot like something Maddy would've worn?
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 6 Mar. 2023
Not only was her look complete with a sparkly brace, but Park also wore ultra-high, gold platform Steve Madden heels while strutting the red carpet.
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023
Costumed pups can strut down the red carpet for a chance to win a Woof-O-Ween award at this event in Flower Mound.
—Dallas News, 21 Oct. 2022
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Verb
Halfway through the six-minute show, the Cowboys cheerleading team strutted onto the field to lend their support.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Nov. 2023
Perfect for chilling at home or strutting your stuff on errand runs.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Las Vegas—a place whose economy depends on people who realize that gambling is for suckers but who strut into the casino all the same—knows better.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
Thanksgiving has long been an excuse for ambitious home cooks to strut their stuffing and create a hearty meal for their families and friends.
—Dylan Moriarty, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
And in 1991, Linda Evangelista strutted down the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier in a red dress, tights, and shoes, with a multicolored coat.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
Beach bumming, wedding crashing, or just strutting downtown, this isn’t just a makeup stash.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
In a shared post with Williams, King James shouts out the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 collection with a lead image of him strutting his stuff in the Ball Arena tunnel.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2023
Joe Zawinul is always shirtless—this strutting, peacocking Hungarian guy with a big mustache playing jazz fusion to stadiums.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2023
Noun
The two opening sequences — of a black and white newsreel providing backstory about the oil boom that made the Osage rich, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s introduction to the town of Fairfax — strut with a confident, bluesy gait that establishes a feeling of upbeat pride that will soon be upended.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
Moments later Richardson, 28, struts in with a new look, tossing back her golden-brown locks and tilting her head this way and that, considering her image in an oversize wooden mirror.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023
Supported with a cross strut, the 30-inch-wide hooked bamboo tines give you enough room to move leaves in volume.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
They are stitched between 369 new struts, 50 feet apart, painted International Orange like the rest of the bridge.
—John Branch Jim Wilson, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2023
To judge by this show, the other parts also deserve to strut and fret their hour upon the stage.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023
Once the male and female are together, the male will continue calling and strut and dance on the ground to seal the deal.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 18 Oct. 2023
In between saxophone struts and a wall-of-sound hook, Antonoff’s voice settles nicely into a rapid-fire cadence, each syllable flush with jittery passion.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2023
What: Farmers market, food court, vendors, children’s activities, live music, car show, pup strut and more.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2023
Verb
The answer to that character in the series is Olivia (Cheyenne Isabel Wells), a confident Mexican American student who struts down the Rydell hallways in pencil skirts.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
To the untrained eye, the image shared widely on social media late last week showed a fashion-conscious Pope Francis strutting his stuff in an all-white puffer jacket from luxury brand Balenciaga.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2023
In the photos, Jennifer is walking outside the studio with some cool shades on while strutting her stuff.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 22 Mar. 2023
Kendall Jenner was another powerhouse who strutted down the catwalk.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Mar. 2023
Check out the famous Budweiser Clydesdales, which will be strutting their stuff in the Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood parades.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2023
Remember the Euphoria scene (psttt — Season 2 Episode 4) where Cassie power-strutted down the stairs to seduce Nate Jacobs in a strappy one-piece that looked a whole lot like something Maddy would've worn?
—Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 6 Mar. 2023
Not only was her look complete with a sparkly brace, but Park also wore ultra-high, gold platform Steve Madden heels while strutting the red carpet.
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023
Costumed pups can strut down the red carpet for a chance to win a Woof-O-Ween award at this event in Flower Mound.
—Dallas News, 21 Oct. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
Middle English strouten, from Old English strūtian to stand out stiffly, struggle; akin to Middle High German strozzen to be swollen
First Known Use
Verb (1)
13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Noun
1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
circa 1828, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of strut was
in the 13th century
Phrases Containing strut
Dictionary Entries Near strut
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strut. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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strut
1 of 2 verb
strutted; strutting
1
: to walk in a stiff proud way
2
: to parade (as clothes) with a show of pride
strutter
noun
strut
2 of 2 noun1
: a bar or brace to resist pressure in the direction of its length
2
: a strutting step or walk
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