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noun

Definition of saunternext
as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure tourists on a morning saunter around the old section of the city

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verb

ˈsȯn-tər How to pronounce saunter (audio)
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers

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Recent Examples of saunter
Noun
Sincere saunters into the villa wearing a tiny velour jacket and a giant winning smile that immediately puts me on guard. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Verb
With that, Carpenter — who’d performed his loose, eccentric opening set barefoot and in shorts — sauntered out looking noticeably more dressed-up. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 The duo sauntered on the screen with margaritas (made with Astral Tequila) in hand. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saunter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saunter
  1. stroll
  2. wander
  3. walk
Noun
  • The slew of eateries at Pavilion Road are just a stone’s throw away, and the hotel is a short stroll from the design shops and boutiques of King’s Road and Sloane Street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Iona's Beach is worth your time for a quick stroll and some photos along the shore.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • And, conversely, which (if any) caused folks to wander off hunting for a Pronto Pup instead.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And naturally your eyes wander where there is the most roster bloat — either at the tight end position (five players) or the offensive line (10).
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of wander
Noun
  • Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Kabukiza Theater is practically next door, and Tsukiji Outer Market, with its hundreds of food stalls, is a short walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk

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“Saunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saunter. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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