Definition

A person who walks in a relaxed and leisurely way, often without a specific destination.

Example

The saunterer enjoyed the warm sunshine as he strolled through the park.

Conversation

Have you seen that saunterer in the park lately?

Yeah, I saw him yesterday just walking around without a care in the world.

I wonder what he thinks about while he saunters around like that.

Probably just enjoying the fresh air and taking his time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saunterer → The word 'saunter' is believed to originate from the Old French 's'antrer', meaning to wander or stroll, combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs an action. Thus, a 'saunterer' is a person who wanders or strolls leisurely.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who enjoys wandering or strolling leisurely — that's what a 'saunterer' does.

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