strollstroll /strəʊl $ stroʊl/ ●○○ verb [intransitive] 
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.► see thesaurus at walk—stroll noun [countable]: They went for a stroll in the park.
WORD ORIGINstroll
Origin:
1600-1700 Probably from German dialect strollenVERB TABLE
stroll
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | stroll |
| he, she, it | strolls | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | strolled |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have strolled |
| he, she, it | has strolled | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had strolled |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will stroll |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have strolled |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am strolling |
| he, she, it | is strolling | |
| you, we, they | are strolling | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was strolling |
| you, we, they | were strolling | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been strolling |
| he, she, it | has been strolling | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been strolling |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be strolling |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been strolling |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- They strolled along the riverbank, enjoying the evening sun.
- We drove to Penrhyn Castle, and strolled around the beautiful gardens there.
- He strolled into the only other room that wasn't a bedroom.
- He decided to walk and circle back, strolling like it was in the May sunshine.
- He recently strolled to the office on size-14 wing-tip shoes, which smartly complemented his white suit.
- Just strolling through, Ralph found his eyelashes coated, his teeth gritty.
- Newland Archer, as became a young man of his position, strolled in somewhat late.
- Peering out a few seconds later, Manville saw him turn and begin to stroll down the street.
- She spun round as he strolled into view behind her.
- Trent strolled up the path to Jimmy's Bar.
THESAURUSto walk for pleasure
(also go for a walk) to walk somewhere for pleasure: · We went for a walk in the park.
(also go for a stroll) to walk in a relaxed way, especially for pleasure: · People were strolling along beside the river.· On Sunday, they went for a stroll in the park.
(also go hiking) to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside as an activity you enjoy: · We’re going hiking in Scotland this summer.· They hiked around the Lake District.· Pat likes doing active things like hiking and horse-riding.
(also go trekking) to go for a walk lasting several days or weeks in a faraway place, carrying your clothes with you: · I’ve always wanted to go trekking in Nepal.· They trekked up to Everest Base Camp.
Longman Language Activatorto walk slowly in a relaxed way to walk in a slow and relaxed way, especially for pleasure: stroll along/through/around etc: · They strolled along the riverbank, enjoying the evening sun.· We drove to Penrhyn Castle, and strolled around the beautiful gardens there.
to walk in a slow and relaxed way, especially when you are going a short distance, or not going anywhere in particular: amble across/along/towards etc: · An old man appeared from behind the house and ambled across the yard.· One of the horses, a white one, slowly ambled towards me.· Cecil was ambling along as usual without a care in the world.
to walk in a slow and lazy way, often when you should be hurrying to do something: saunter down/into/across etc: · "Shouldn't you be in class?" Mr Harris asked the girls who were sauntering down the corridor.· I sauntered into the garden, where some friends were chatting near the barbecue.· As usual, Ron sauntered into the office twenty minutes late.
to walk for pleasure or exercise · Walking instead of driving is an excellent way of losing weight.walk in/across/along etc · Sheena's up at six every morning to walk along the beach.· I like to go walking in the woods, just to breathe the air.
to walk somewhere for pleasure or for exercise. Go for a walk is more common in spoken English than take a walk: · It's a lovely evening. Let's go for a walk.go for a walk/take a walk along/through/across etc: · He said he was going for a walk around the block to clear his head.· We arrived in St Louis at noon, and took a walk down by the Mississippi River.
to walk in a slow and relaxed way, especially for pleasure: go for a stroll along/through/across etc: · Dave strolled along the riverbank, enjoying the evening sun.· They decided to go for a stroll along the beach.
to take a long walk in the countryside: · Patricia likes doing active things like canoeing, hiking, and horse-riding.· We're going to hike to the top of that hill over there.go hiking: · We're going hiking in Scotland this summer.
especially British to walk a very long way, especially in the mountains, for enjoyment: · We trekked up Mount Calahi for five days.· The scouts will have to trek 40km back to the base camp.go trekking: · Maria's going trekking in the Himalayas this year.
to walk around for a little exercise after a long time sitting down: · After so long on the train, we couldn't wait to get out and stretch our legs.· Do you feel like stopping here and stretching your legs?
to take your dog for a walk: · I get quite a lot of exercise myself by walking the dog.· Geoff wants a Walkman for when he walks the dogs.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY They went for a stroll in the park.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a program of regular gentle exerciseCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed waystroll down/over/along They went for a stroll in the park. a program of regular gentle exercise· There is a wealth of detail to absorb before strolling along to visit the locomotive sheds.· Smiling residents stroll along a cozy, old-fashioned street; the police chief stops and chats with passing motorists.· He looked nonchalant enough as he strolled along the Bayswater Road, but inwardly Creed was a mess of nerves.· Whether drinking coffee with his production people, chatting to his secretary or strolling along the corridor, his approach is professional.· I was very shy but his mischievous grin put me at my ease and we strolled along behind Sally and her beau.· She had managed the steps with Coventry's help and she was strolling along, pushing the lightweight chair.· After that meeting with John, Anne often met him strolling along near her home and always stopped to talk to him.
· So this was London at last, and nothing gave me more pleasure than strolling around my new possession all day.· As he waited for Anthony, he strolled around looking at the streaked gilt mock Gothic with unforced affection.· Couples were strolling around, or sitting on seats rocking prams.· Men in shirtsleeves and women in summer dresses were strolling around the airport and ice-cream vendors were doing a brisk trade.· Then I strolled around the city for a couple of hours, knowing that Dana would not be awake before noon.· Franky contented himself with strolling around with his blindfold still over his face.· We strolled around as though we were in an art gallery.
· What he actually did was to stroll away down-river, right along the perimeter.· Kennedy asked, and strolled away.· Handing her the pieces, he sketched a little salute, and strolled away.· Nikos and Niall strolled away, laughing together.· Lorton strolled away to a shop which sold office equipment.· The nearest beach is only 400 metres away, while the main beach is a mere 650 metres stroll away.
· In the afternoon, I strolled back into town beneath a blue sky.· He strolled back into the kitchen and she glowered at his departing back.· I parked up and strolled back along the street.· Toby, leaving a judicious interval, strolled back towards the classrooms.· Afterwards the fond couple will stroll back on to the street, and part.· He returned to John, and they strolled back toward the castle and the site of the railway bridge.· They strolled back home down the tunnelled lane and called in at the Littles' cottage and the Vicarage on the way.
· Peering out a few seconds later, Manville saw him turn and begin to stroll down the street.· After a time, he strolled down to the darkening lake.· There is a long promenade to stroll down, but the focal point of the resort is the village square.· Not even when they start strolling down to the staff room without her.· Andrew can imagine Victorians strolling down.· He danced across a tightrope as easily as he strolled down a coun-try lane.· What would it feel like to stroll down New Bond Street and pick out those objects as easily as picking blackberries?· He strolled down Edith Grove and into the King's Road, enjoying the morning sun.
· Then brother Jack strolled in and he wasted no time in chatting them up.· Eventually she strolled in to join them.· Before the war I can remember coming up to town and parking the car outside the theatre and just strolling in.· Just then brother Jack came strolling in to collect the rest of his clothes.
· Eventually the guard strolls off to press the button.· As a result he was in a mental hospital, from which he escaped merely by strolling off the grounds.· They act like huge and flightless cuckoos, as they stroll off and take no part in parental care.· Mr Johnson could have strolled off a Wheaties box.· Alfred the Learned strolled off to one of the huts.· Whether successful or not, the hunter would make a charming farewell and stroll off to make another conquest.
· I strolled on down the edge of the ninth fairway in the gradually strengthening sun.· I strolled on into the arbour.· Charlie strolled on up to the front like some visiting tourist who was not involved in a war.· Acting is not a profession where you can simply stroll on - although I know a lot of fine actors have done that.· As he strolled on towards the pub he was surprised at the number of people that were about.· The man who'd just strolled on to the terrace was tall, very lean, very dark.
· Later, we stroll out and pop them in our mailbox, which says T.T.· Jean Reece-Carlton strolled out on to the terrace to inspect it.· He worked all day on his opera, stopping only to eat and stroll out, alone, into the field.· The envelope remained in my pocket for another half hour, after which time I casually strolled out to the gents.· Felicity replaced the blotter and strolled out on to the terrace.· I stroll out on to the balcony and breathe in the night air.· We left the place and strolled out to the cars.· Needing fresh air, I strolled out into the town.
· He stood and strolled over to the box.· Governmentlicensed camel drivers also stroll over.· He strolled over towards the New Town in which Sylvia had managed to secure a flat.· As usual, she strolled over to drink in the view - mistress of all she surveyed.· Bragg strolled over to the window.· As play was held up Bucknor strolled over to the scene of the trouble and appealed for calm.· I strolled over to a bar stool, mounted up and set Barry down in an ashtray.· Then I switched off the music centre and strolled over to the window to take a last look at the night outside.
· The accountant strolled round to the driver's side, got in, revved up the engine and drove the champion home.· Eventually we decided that, as it was such a lovely evening, we'd stroll round the village.· The painters were envious of Zbo's life, strolling round the big hotels in style.· Instead of returning through the back entrance of the house, though, she strolled round to the front.
· Trent strolled up the path to Jimmy's Bar.· Howard strolls up Sixth Avenue in the afternoon sunlight.· Bryan Thomson's match was already at the first tee when Patrick strolled up with the bag of clubs over his shoulder.· He strolled up and down the aisles, sat at his desk when he wanted to outstare them.· The unmitigated gall of the man, strolling up at this time and expecting a welcome.· Unobtrusively Middlemass strolled up beside him and, back to the company, reached up to take a book from the shelf.
NOUN· As Patrick and Senga strolled into the house a few moments later, Katherine suddenly heard her son sneeze explosively.
· The unmitigated gall of the man, strolling up at this time and expecting a welcome.· The man who'd just strolled on to the terrace was tall, very lean, very dark.· In the blanketing silence nothing moved - except for one small man strolling towards the opening between the walls.· They emerge An invisible disgorging of the sea's cold Over the man who strolls along the sands.
· Trent strolled up the path to Jimmy's Bar.
· I hung about further down the street, hoping not to be seen by the few people who were strolling there.· Folks walked to work, and young people strolled with their dates on a night out.· After services many people strolled the adjacent footpath through fields that led from the church to Low Harrogate.· There we would sit and watch people as they strolled by.
· Peering out a few seconds later, Manville saw him turn and begin to stroll down the street.· We rode into San Francisco and strolled through the streets.· I parked up and strolled back along the street.· Afterwards the fond couple will stroll back on to the street, and part.· He strolled the Tenderloin streets for a while, almost enjoying the city and his return.· Kirov dismissed Ybreska from his mind as he strolled leisurely through the streets.· When we used to stroll in the streets, men would stop to stare not on my account, but on hers.
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.► see thesaurus at walk—stroll noun [countable]: They went for a stroll in the park.