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Meaning of STROLL

Pronunciation:  strowl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
  2. [v]  walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  3. [v]  take a walk
 
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 Synonyms: amble, perambulation, promenade, promenade, ramble, saunter, saunter
 
 See Also: walk, walk, walkabout

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Stroll\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Strolled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
    {Strolling}.] [Cf. Dan. stryge to stroll, Sw. stryka to
    stroke, to ramble, dial. Sw. strykel one who strolls about,
    Icel. strj?ka to stroke, D. struikelen to stumble, G.
    straucheln. Cf. {Struggle}.]
    To wander on foot; to ramble idly or leisurely; to rove.
          These mothers stroll to beg sustenance for their
          helpless infants.                        --Swift.
    Syn: To rove; roam; range; stray.
    
  2. \Stroll\, n.
    A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble.
    
 
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