saunter

verb

saun·​ter ˈsȯn-tər 

ˈsän-

sauntered; sauntering; saunters

intransitive verb

: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll

sauntered slowly down the street

saunter noun

saunterer

ˈsȯn-tər-ər 

ˈsän-

noun

Synonyms

• amble
• hike
• perambulate
• ramble
• stroll
• tramp
• tromp

Examples of saunter in a Sentence

They sauntered slowly down the street.

He sauntered into the store.

Recent Examples on the Web

So the 6-foot-11 center sauntered out to the sideline during live play, shaking a few hands and taking a court-side seat to the left of Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke as the crowd stirred. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024

After its taste test, the bear snatches up the entire pumpkin, makes its way down the stairs, and casually saunters off with its prize. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

Drag queens in Mugler-esque bodysuits sauntered around the crowd, and desserts like mini ice cream sandwiches were devoured. —Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024

When Drake headlined the Houston Rodeo in March, the rapper sauntered out of a black Maybach onto the iconic Texan stage, rocking a fringed jacket and pants. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from Middle English santren to muse

First Known Use

circa 1667, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

saunter

verb

saun·​ter ˈsȯnt-ər 

ˈsänt-

: to walk along in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll

saunter noun

saunterer

-ər-ər 

noun