strut

1 of 3

verb (1)

ˈstrət 

strutted; strutting

intransitive verb

1

: to become turgid : swell

2

a

: to walk with a proud gait

b

: to walk with a pompous and affected air

transitive verb

: to parade (something, such as clothes) with a show of pride

strutter noun

struttingly

ˈstrə-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

see also:

strut one's stuff

strut

2 of 3

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

strut

3 of 3

verb (2)

strutted; strutting

transitive verb

: to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut

Synonyms of strut

Verb (1)

• stalk
• prance
• swagger
• stride
• sashay

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Beyond their cool-girl air, the shoes offer plenty of support and cushioning thanks to their plush insoles that keep your arches comfortable for hours of strutting. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026

The World Cup doubles as a beauty pageant for each country’s fans, who strut around, sing their anthems, and try their best to look hot, happy, and, above all, passionate. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 July 2026

Noun

In the video, the rocker struts around in stage dressed in all black with slick white boots, jamming on his guitar. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Chassis modifications include a special swingarm with custom rear-axle adjusters, solid rear struts and a wheelie bar with side panels. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026

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

Phrases Containing strut

• MacPherson strut
• strut one's stuff

Rhymes for strut

• but
• butt
• cut
• glut
• gut
• hut
• jut
• mutt
• nut
• putt
• rut
• shut

Kids Definition

strut

1 of 2 verb

ˈstrət 

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 noun

1

: a bar or brace to resist pressure in the direction of its length

2

: a strutting step or walk