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stroll

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /stroʊl/ · UK /strəʊl/

Forms: strolling

stroll means: A slow, relaxed walk, usually for pleasure.

noun

RELAXED WALKB1

A slow, relaxed walk, usually for pleasure.

  • Let’s take a stroll.
  • We enjoyed an evening stroll along the beach.
  • A short stroll through the garden helped her relax.

How to use it: a stroll through something (We took a stroll through the village.); a stroll along something (An evening stroll along the river is lovely.)

Similar words: walk, saunter, ramble

Common phrases: take a stroll, a leisurely stroll, a stroll through something

verb

WALK SLOWLYB1

To walk slowly and comfortably, often while enjoying the place around you.

  • We strolled through the park.
  • She likes to stroll along the beach.
  • Shall we stroll around the village after lunch?

How to use it: stroll through something (They strolled through the old town.); stroll along something (We strolled along the river.)

Similar words: walk, saunter, amble

Common phrases: stroll through something, stroll along something, stroll around something

SUCCEED EASILYC1

To finish or achieve something easily, without much effort.

  • He strolled through the test.
  • Our team strolled to an easy victory.
  • Will she stroll through the final round too?

How to use it: stroll through something (She strolled through the entrance exam.); stroll to something (The team strolled to victory.)

Similar words: breeze through, sail through

Common phrases: stroll through something, stroll to victory

Questions about stroll

What does stroll mean?

A slow, relaxed walk, usually for pleasure.

What is stroll in other languages?

Türkçe: gezinti · Español: paseo · Français: promenade · Deutsch: Spaziergang · Italiano: passeggiata · 日本語: 散歩

How do you pronounce stroll?

In American English /stroʊl/; in British English /strəʊl/.

How do you use stroll in a sentence?

Let’s take a stroll. We enjoyed an evening stroll along the beach.

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