saunter

[ sawn-ter, sahn- ]

verb (used without object)

1. to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll:

   sauntering through the woods.

   Synonyms: meander, ramble, amble

noun

1. a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.

   Synonyms: meander, ramble, amble

2. a leisurely gait.

   Synonyms: meander, ramble, amble

saunter

/ ˈsɔːntə /

verb

1. to walk in a casual manner; stroll

noun

1. a leisurely pace or stroll
2. a leisurely old-time dance

Derived Forms

• ˈsaunterer, noun

Other Words From

• saunter·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of saunter¹

First recorded in 1660–70; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of saunter¹

C17 (meaning: to wander aimlessly), C15 (to muse): of obscure origin

Example Sentences

First, Springbok scrum-half Williams sauntered through some soft fringe defence and nonchalantly rounded Steward to go under the posts.

From BBC

Taylor, in black with gold trim, was more understated in her ring walk but still soaking up the atmosphere as she sauntered down the runway without any real urgency.

From BBC

Zheng then won three successive games, dropping just four points along the way, and looked to be sauntering towards the win.

From BBC

But more than half of my classmates in the room leapt to their feet and applauded him as I turned my back to them and sauntered out into the night.

From Salon

On my first full day following JD Vance, he sauntered past three eager reporters peppering him with questions to ask me if I wanted to grab milkshakes.

From Salon