stroll /strəʊl $ stroʊl/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Origin: Probably from German dialect strollen ]
to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way
stroll down/over/along
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.
—stroll noun [countable] :
They went for a stroll in the park.
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THESAURUS
■ to walk for pleasure
▪ take a walk ( also go for a walk ) to walk somewhere for pleasure:
We went for a walk in the park.
▪ stroll ( also go for a stroll ) to walk in a relaxed way, especially for pleasure:
People were strolling along beside the river.
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On Sunday, they went for a stroll in the park.
▪ hike ( also go hiking ) to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside as an activity you enjoy:
We’re going hiking in Scotland this summer.
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They hiked around the Lake District.
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Pat likes doing active things like hiking and horse-riding.
▪ trek ( also go trekking ) to go for a walk lasting several days or weeks in a faraway place, carrying your clothes with you:
I’ve always wanted to go trekking in Nepal.
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They trekked up to Everest Base Camp.