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jaunting

/ˈdʒɔːntɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɑːntɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.

Examples :

"On their vacation, they enjoyed jaunting through the small Italian villages, stopping at cafes and exploring local shops. "
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Related Words

Illustration excursion

excursion noun

/ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/

A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.

"While driving home I took an excursion and saw some deer."

Illustration afternoon

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

Illustration refreshed

refreshed verb

/rɪˈfɹɛʃt/ /rɪˈfɹɛʃɪt/

To renew or revitalize.

"Sleep refreshes the body and the mind."

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration enjoyed

enjoyed verb

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

Illustration villages

villages noun

/ˈvɪlɪdʒɪz/

A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

"There are 2 churches and 3 shops in our village."

Illustration vacation

vacation noun

/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

Freedom from some business or activity.

"After a long week of school, my vacation was a welcome freedom from studying. "

Illustration exploring

exploring verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/ /ekˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The dog is exploring the backyard for his lost ball. "

Illustration stopping

stopping verb

/ˈstɒpɪŋ/ /ˈstɑpɪŋ/

To cease moving.

"I stopped at the traffic lights."

Illustration countryside

countryside noun

/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/

A rural area, or the rural part of a larger area.

"We live in the Swedish countryside."

Illustration stroll

stroll noun

/stɹəʊl/ /stɹoʊl/

A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble.

"After school, Maria took a leisurely stroll through the park. "

Illustration ramble

ramble noun

/ˈɹæmbəl/

A leisurely stroll; a recreational walk in the countryside.

"After a stressful week at work, a long ramble in the woods was exactly what I needed to relax. "