strolls 1 of 2

noun

plural of stroll
as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner

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strolls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stroll
as in saunters
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services

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Recent Examples of strolls
Noun
Starfish Manor Starfish Manor has everything grown-ups need for a relaxing, kid-free seaside stay, from Pacific-view rooms to beach access for romantic strolls on the sand. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 Other perks of downtown living include morning strolls by the river, biking on the weekends, and impromptu basketball games in the alley next to their building. — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026 Instead of competitive reps, there were casual strolls between periods where focus remained great, but only mental mistakes could be made. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Winding pathways encourage casual strolls through the garden, and bird baths offer a spot for spectating your animal neighbors. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 Basic styles often lack the cushion and arch support needed for boardwalk strolls, sightseeing around a new town, or even just tackling errands. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 For beachside, leash-free fun, stroll over to the Asbury Park Dog Beach on 8th Avenue for early-morning and evening strolls in the sand. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Make no mistake — Baggu’s Small Nylon Bowler Bag and Nylon Bowler Bag are two separate entities, with the former being roughly twice as compact and thus a better fit for casual city strolls and date nights rather than work commutes. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Courtesy Majeli Vassart Properties A tennis court, a swimming pool, a football field with a wooden clubhouse merge into the landscape waiting to be discovered on one of a hundred strolls. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
Reacher is a behemoth who strolls into towns in the South and the American heartland. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Except, that is, when a breezy new prospect strolls in and reminds us why the genre has been a TV mainstay decade after decade. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 That said, to ensure your pooch gets to romp around in the summer sun, too, add the Town of Falmouth Dog Park to your list for off-leash fun, and The Knob for leashed, shoreline strolls. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Entirely white outfits are suited to nearly every warm-weather occasion, from Euro vacations to Sunday strolls around town. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026 My mornings began with iced coffee walks along the shore, and afternoons unfolded between beach reads, bike rides, and sunset strolls through town. — Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 After Trevor strolls back to his muscle car and drives away, Easton pops up, curious as to who that was. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
  1. walks
  2. saunters
  3. wanders
  4. hikes
  5. ambles
  6. roams
Noun
  • Amenities and experiences Guests head out on game drives, nature walks, and morning excursions with Herero and Himba communities, returning back to cocktails next to the pool in the main lounge area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • From gentle ridge walks with panoramic valley views to high-altitude summit pushes, every level of explorer is catered to.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of walks
Verb
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Elle Macpherson flawlessly saunters on the carpet at the 40th anniversary of the Marie Claire Beauty Awards of Excellence on May 13 in Madrid.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Definition of saunters
Noun
  • The salad, in McKinnon’s kitchen, wonders and wanders, and the author heeds its inquisitiveness.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026
  • It’s perfectly situated for wanders down the beautiful expanse of Flamand beach or hikes to the highest point of the island.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of wanders
Verb
  • As if on cue, Guerrero’s 98 year old father hikes up the hill to greet us, with the aid of two walking sticks and a machete hanging from his makeshift belt.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Target posts earnings beat, hikes outlook Target on Wednesday posted quarterly earnings that were boosted by tariff refunds and raised its full-year guidance, as the retailer shows more signs its turnaround is taking hold.
    — Sean Conlon,Justina Lee,Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hikes
Verb
  • In the footage, the cat gingerly ambles around near the bridge’s edge.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • As a person ambles around a sculpture, perspectives multiply; interpretations are born and dissolved; shadows play on the surface and complicate the interpretive field, making hair look like spaghetti or a nostril look angry.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Definition of ambles
Verb
  • Ellis’ autofiction book follows a group of high school students in 1980s Los Angeles as a serial killer roams the city.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • North Carolina will be under the microscope as long as Bill Belichick roams the sidelines in Chapel Hill.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of roams

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