What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
perambulate
Example
The city officials perambulated the boundaries of the new park. [perambulated: past tense]
Example
The couple decided to perambulate the city streets to explore the architecture. [perambulate: verb]
stroll
Example
Let's take a stroll in the garden since the weather is so nice. [stroll: verb]
Example
The couple enjoyed strolling through the market, exploring the various stalls. [strolling: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stroll is a more common word than perambulate and is used in everyday language. Perambulate is less common and may be unfamiliar to some English learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between perambulate and stroll?
Perambulate is a more formal word that is often used in official or historical contexts, while stroll is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal situations.
