First Known Use: circa 1667
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saunter
intransitive verb saun·ter \ˈsȯn-tər, ˈsän-\
: to walk along in a slow and relaxed manner
Full Definition of SAUNTER
: to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll <sauntered slowly down the street>
— saunter noun
— saun·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun
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Origin of SAUNTER
probably from Middle English santren to muse
Rhymes with SAUNTER
SAUNTERING Defined for Kids
saunter
verb saun·ter \ˈsȯn-tər\
saun·teredsaun·ter·ing
Definition of SAUNTER for Kids
: to walk in a slow relaxed way : stroll
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