saunter

Meanings

• verb

  walk at a leisurely pace, typically enjoying the scenery

  - "He sauntered along the beach, enjoying the sun and the sound of the waves."
  - "The tourists sauntered through the market, haggling over prices and buying souvenirs."

• verb

  move or act in a leisurely or casual way

  - "The salesman sauntered around the room, trying to make small talk with the customers."
  - "She sauntered into the room, her confidence evident."

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Synonyms

amble , stroll , wander

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with saunter
mounter , dounter , shunter

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Variants

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saunter , sauntered , saunterer , saunterers , sauntering , saunters

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to walk with a swinging gait', from Old French saunter, from saunder 'to shake, to sway'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'saunter' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some parts of the world, 'saunter' is used to describe a slow, meandering journey, such as a sauntering river or a sauntering road.

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Related Concepts

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1. stroll: A slower, more leisurely walk than a casual walk or a brisk walk.

2. ambulate: To walk, usually with a regular or measured gait.

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Culture

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Saunter has been used in literature to describe characters who take their time and enjoy their surroundings, such as Huckleberry Finn in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

How to Memorize "saunter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone walking with a swinging gait and a relaxed expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'saunter' with the feeling of taking your time and enjoying your surroundings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'saunter' comes from the Old French word for 'to shake' or 'to sway', so imagine swaying as you walk.

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