sashay 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sashaynext
as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure just a little weekend sashay we took to get away from it all

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sashay

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verb

sa-ˈshā How to pronounce sashay (audio)
as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance

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Recent Examples of sashay
Noun
Come here to idle in the gardens while nibbling on a Pierre Hermé macaron or sashay round the sceney pool in a couture kaftan; make sure to book a room that overlooks the gardens and that pool and sip a glass of Champagne or two on the balcony. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025 For a sashay down memory lane, here's Posey interpreting the Dewey Decimal System through dance in Party Girl. — Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
After her victory, news cameras captured her sashaying in blue while pumping her arms in jubilation. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 May 2026 At last Sun Ra sashayed onstage. — Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sashay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashay
  1. excursion
  2. strut
  3. tour
  4. prance
  5. walk
  6. stalk
  7. jaunt
Noun
  • That’s just about $7 under budget for a four-person, sweet treat excursion.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What to do nearby Ibiza Town is just a 20-minute stroll away along the marina, an essential excursion for anyone staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of excursion
Verb
  • Then Eric arrived, shirt collar up, ready to strut the stage.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • For now, everyone is strutting and Femi has been as good as advertised — maybe even better.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of strut
Noun
  • Today, Armstrong's two-story boyhood home is an occasional stop for visitors of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, even though the house itself isn't open for tours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • From scenic tours of national parks to intimate ranch experiences, this is your opportunity to embrace the rugged charm, raw beauty, and unforgettable adventure of the American West.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tour
Verb
  • The most famous item is a birch-bark saddle emblazoned with a prancing horse – the design from which the tomb takes its modern name.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 July 2026
  • Besides his frenetic and prancing stage presence and whimsical storytelling, Fleming’s HBO special was memorable for his purple bodysuit designed by Anthony Sartino, who famously created wardrobes for the late rock star Prince.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Definition of prance
Noun
  • After Martínez struck out, the Guardians loaded the bases on two singles and a walk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The rookie right-hander allowed three hits and one run with four strikeouts and a walk.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Verb
  • In the state of Georgia alone, 17 officers have been caught using Flock in order to stalk and harass people.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026
  • According to a report by 404 Media, there have been more than a dozen cases of police officers accused of or arrested for using Flock to harass and stalk people, including ex-partners.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of stalk
Noun
  • The essential European jaunt Come summertime, Europe is transformed into a playground for global jet-setters.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • These jaunts test sensors and advanced new materials in the hypersonic flight environment, among other tasks.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of jaunt

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