Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for saunter. Search instead for saustet.
Definitions

saunter

[sawn-ter, sahn-] / ˈsɔn tər, ˈsɑn- /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Whereas once Infantino looked set to saunter to a fourth term unopposed, he now might need to have enough numbers on his side to stay in post.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

In the morning—before my aching knee and bulging blisters relegated my saunter to a limp—a 32-mile walk around Manhattan sounded like a good way to spend the first Saturday in May.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

I’ve felt my heart stop, swearing I caught a glimpse of my long-dead cat saunter by, out of the corner of my eye.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2025

And while he was once among the fastest players in the majors, he now moves at a purposeful saunter rather than a sprint.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2025

Ahead of me, the three of them saunter across the lobby, shrieking with laughter, one of Richard’s arms around Lil’s shoulder and the other cinching Em’s waist.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

An older Black woman saunters down Western, low and slow, holding a watermelon and mango cup in one hand and her cane in the other.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2026

Even as the harmony develops and mutates, Stewart saunters along, his bass keeping the song in a steady rhythmic pocket.

From New York Times Feb. 1, 2023

Depp saunters away from the tree, in the direction of another.

From Washington Post Nov. 9, 2022

Hovering above Westlake Park, a giant silver figure saunters in place, her hips and belly swelling and contracting as ribbons of red and black swirl up and down her body.

From Seattle Times Aug. 3, 2022

I raise my hand again, but Mr. Griffiths calls on Justin next, who saunters up to the front of the room and crinkles the edges of his paper as he starts speaking.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

Scott didn't look to be carrying the baggage of expectation when he sauntered out of the call room a little after 19:00 BST, grinning and taking in the splendour of the scenes around him.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Days before plundering Borel’s wine cellar, the two are believed to have sauntered into Huso, a Michelin-starred Tribeca restaurant that has been celebrated for its collection of bottles, according to a law-enforcement official.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

The Knicks led by as many as 52 points at one stage in the fourth quarter as they sauntered to victory thanks to a blistering 26-point cameo off the bench from Jose Alvarado.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

It was left to Feinberg-Mngomezulu to demonstrate that clinical edge as he sauntered over for his second score before locks Nortje and Etzebeth crossed.

From BBC Nov. 29, 2025

Dimple turned as Evan, Hari, and Isabelle sauntered up, laughing and talking loudly, impervious to the glares of the older diners.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

They played surveillance footage they said showed Robinson sauntering through campus, buying and eating Chick-Fil-A and even interacting with representatives from Kirk's Turning Point USA organisation.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Sure, no one is stopping anyone from sauntering into their local grocery store dressed to the nines in faux fur and pumps.

From Salon Nov. 9, 2025

Once, it was found sauntering across Hazeltine Avenue, about a quarter mile from home.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2023

She let out a grunt and charged, running right up to Bruiser, who was sauntering by.

From Seattle Times Jul. 7, 2023

Seabiscuit came out after him, sauntering in, wrote a reporter, “like he owned the place.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




Vocabulary lists containing saunter


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training