From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishstrollstroll /strəʊl $ stroʊl/ ●○○ verb [intransitive] WALKto walk somewhere in a slow relaxed waystroll down/over/along We were strolling along, laughing and joking.► see thesaurus at walk —stroll noun [countable] They went for a stroll in the park.→ See Verb table
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stroll• They strolled along the riverbank, enjoying the evening sun.• We drove to Penrhyn Castle, and strolled around the beautiful gardens there.• Peering out a few seconds later, Manville saw him turn and begin to stroll down the street.• Newland Archer, as became a young man of his position, strolled in somewhat late.• He strolled into the only other room that wasn't a bedroom.• She spun round as he strolled into view behind her.• He decided to walk and circle back, strolling like it was in the May sunshine.• Just strolling through, Ralph found his eyelashes coated, his teeth gritty.• He recently strolled to the office on size-14 wing-tip shoes, which smartly complemented his white suit.• Trent strolled up the path to Jimmy's Bar.stroll down/over/along• Andrew can imagine Victorians strolling down.• Smiling residents stroll along a cozy, old-fashioned street; the police chief stops and chats with passing motorists.• There is a long promenade to stroll down, but the focal point of the resort is the village square.• Teenage girls can be seen strolling along the city's streets.• We strolled down the Morton Street Pier.• I stroll down the street and stand on the corner of Haight and Ashbury.• As usual, she strolled over to drink in the view - mistress of all she surveyed.• Not even when they start strolling down to the staff room without her.went for a stroll• We went for a stroll on the grounds, and Jen caught up with Penny and took her off ahead.Origin stroll (1600-1700) Probably from German dialect strollen 