Synonyms of saunter

saunter 1 of 2

noun

as in stroll

a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

tourists on a morning saunter around the old section of the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stroll
• walk
• wander
• amble
• ramble
• trip
• constitutional
• turn
• perambulation
• parade
• tour
• march
• promenade
• travel
• trek
• range
• hike
• traverse
• jaunt
• excursion
• tramp
• expedition
• traipse
• sashay
• paseo
• walkabout
• peregrination
• traversal
• pilgrimage
• spin
• outing
• progress
• junket
• sally
• safari

saunter

2 of 2

verb

ˈsȯn-tər 

as in to stroll

to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stroll
• wander
• walk
• amble
• hike
• roam
• perambulate
• tramp
• ramble
• rove
• march
• traverse
• trek
• traipse
• tromp
• promenade
• peregrinate
• power walk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of saunter

Noun

Every now and then, a diehard inline skater saunters along in a backward dance. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

The store is struggling when in saunters coffee mogul and entrepreneur Nick Day (McPartlin). — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

From Carol Burnett to Cher, Tina Turner, Lola Falana, Diana Ross and Elton John, one had to embody a particular level of confidence to saunter and shimmy across the stage and red carpet in one of his iconic, over-the-top beaded concoctions. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Most coaches saunter off the podium after answering questions. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026