Saunter — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈsȯn-tər/ saun·ter

Meaning & Definition of Saunter

Saunter (verb)

  1. to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner, stroll

Saunter (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

    "tourists on a morning saunter around the old section of the city"

    similar: amble, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, stroll, turn, walk, wander
    related: parade, paseo, promenade, expedition, hike, march, peregrination, traipse, tramp, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout, excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour, pilgrimage, progress, safari

Saunter (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers"

    similar: amble, hike, perambulate, ramble, stroll, tramp, tromp
    related: roam, rove, wander, peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk, march, promenade, power walk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Saunter

The most common words with a similar meaning to Saunter:

amble, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, stroll, turn, walk, wander, hike, perambulate, tramp, tromp

Related Words for Saunter

parade, paseo, promenade, expedition, march, peregrination, traipse, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout, excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour, pilgrimage, progress, safari, roam, rove, peregrinate, power walk

Word Forms of Saunter

Inflections: sauntered, sauntering, saunters

Derived words: saunter (noun), saunterer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Saunter

probably from Middle English santren to muse

First known use: circa 1667

Frequently Asked Questions about Saunter

What does "Saunter" mean?

"Saunter" means to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner, stroll. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner, stroll. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Saunter"?

Other words for "Saunter" include amble, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, stroll, turn and walk. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Saunter" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Saunter"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Saunter". Common alternatives include amble, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, stroll, turn, walk, wander and hike.

How do you use "Saunter" in a sentence?

Examples of "Saunter" in a sentence: "tourists on a morning saunter around the old section of the city"; "he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers".

Is "Saunter" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Saunter" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Saunter"?

"Saunter" is pronounced /ˈsȯn-tər/ and divided into syllables as saun·ter.

What is the origin of the word "Saunter"?

"Saunter" comes from probably from Middle English santren to muse. First known use: circa 1667.

What is another word for "Saunter" meaning "a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure"?

When "Saunter" (noun) means a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure, synonyms include amble, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range and stroll.