English Dictionary
Definition of “saunter”
saunter (ˈsɔːntə
)
Definitions
verb (intr)
- to walk in a casual manner; stroll
noun
- a leisurely pace or stroll
- a leisurely old-time dance
Alternative Forms
ˈsaunterer noun Word Origin
C17 (meaning: to wander aimlessly), C15 (to muse): of obscure origin
Synonyms
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stroll,
walk,
amble,
turn,
airing,
constitutional,
ramble,
promenade,
breather,
perambulation,
Usage examples
"She had set out walking quite briskly; now, inexplicably, she slowed her pace to a gentle saunter.
West, Charles, Stage Fright (1993)We saunter in, rosy-cheeked and beaming, and toast with gigantic, frothy steins of beer.
Globe and Mail (2003)When they've finished a sequence of movement they stand around idly, hands on hips, or simply saunter off.
Independent (1998)Always the weather is good and I have the saunter round the beaches and visit the odd bar, and have all the chats.
Davies, Russell (ed), The Kenneth Williams Letters (1994)
