In the evenings, we stroll. Sometimes in town, sometimes on the beach. Last night we wandered down the small streets exploring.
What a lovely word–stroll. When I love words, I look them up to find their origins and definitions…why not.
Definition of STROLL
intransitive verb:
–to go from place to place in search of work or profit (strolling players, strolling musicians)
–to walk in a leisurely or idle manner (ramble)
transitive verb
–to walk at leisure along or about
noun
–a walk
Origin of STROLL
probably from German dialect strollen
First Known Use: 1668
Related to STROLL
- Synonyms: amble, perambulate, ramble, saunter, hike, tromp
- Related Words: roam, rove, wander, peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, promenade
- While strolling, I took only a few pictures:
- This is beautiful embroidery work from a women’s cooperative in Chiapas.
- This is a big jump, but there was an art opening, and I enjoyed the setting and artwork immensely.
