WordHive Learning Dictionary

Stroll

verb, noun

to walk slowly and calmly.

6 letters 1 syllable

What does Stroll mean?

to walk slowly and calmly.

Dictionary definition

To walk in a slow, relaxed way, or a slow relaxed walk.

Example sentences

Stroll in a sentence

easy

We took a stroll through the park.

medium

The family liked to stroll after dinner when the street was quiet.

hard

The author used stroll to show that the character felt calm and unhurried.

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Practice the meaning of Stroll

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does stroll mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to stroll?

Practice 3

Which word is a useful contrast for stroll?

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Stroll

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Synonyms

Words like Stroll

walkUse as a broad word for moving on foot.
wanderUse for walking without a strict plan.
ambleUse for walking slowly and easily.
Antonyms

Opposite words

runUse as a contrast to walking slowly.
sprintUse for moving very fast.
rushUse as a contrast to relaxed walking.
Synonym practice

Want to practice stroll synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The group began to amble along the garden path," then compare close word choices. Practice stroll synonyms.

Word family

Stroll word family

Base word

stroll

verb

strolls

Walks slowly and calmly.

verb

strolled

Walked slowly in the past.

verb

strolling

Walking slowly and calmly now.

Related words
Student support

Understand Stroll

Hint for students

to walk slowly and calmly.

Common mix-up

Stroll is not the same as run. Stroll means to walk slowly and calmly.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The family liked to stroll after dinner when the street was quiet. Clue words: family, liked, dinner. Underline clue words that show why stroll fits instead of run. Now write one new sentence that shows stroll without using the word stroll. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show stroll?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The family liked to stroll after dinner when the street was quiet." Why does stroll fit better than run?