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
see also:
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
Examples of strut in a Sentence
Verb (1)
the cat strutted proudly onto the porch with a bird in its mouth
strutting his blue ribbon for all to see
Noun
the strut of a supermodel
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
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Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
In 1979 the current station replaced the old one, the station’s seven single-story buildings are built on steel struts 1 to 2 meters above the ground and are connected by wooden boardwalks.
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Verb
Videos and images from the show depicted humanoid robots strutting down the catwalk, posing beside models, and performing synchronized choreography.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Running, walking or strutting in your fabulous Pride attire are all encouraged at this inclusive event where fitness meets celebration.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Noun
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
In 1979 the current station replaced the old one, the station’s seven single-story buildings are built on steel struts 1 to 2 meters above the ground and are connected by wooden boardwalks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strut. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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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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