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stroll A leisurely walk or amble taken for pleasure, typically at a relaxed pace and without any particular destination in mind. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing stroll by!"
foliage The leaves, twigs, and other plant parts that provide shade or color to an area. ■ "I love nothing more than a stroll through the vibrant foliage of a forest. It's like being transported to another world!"
twas A word used by people who want to sound old-fashioned or formal, but are really just trying to make themselves look dumb. ■ "Twas a fine day for a stroll in the park, methinks."
walk To stroll about aimlessly, often with a sense of purposeful aimlessness. ■ I took a walk around the park to clear my head and found myself lost in thought.
boulevard A wide, straight road with buildings on both sides, typically in a city. ■ "I always take the boulevard when I'm driving in Paris because it has the most interesting shops and cafes. ■ I love to stroll down the boulevard on a sunny day and people watch.
Escort A person who accompanies or guides someone or something, usually because they are dangerous, important, or have special needs. ■ John hired a male escort to help him move his new furniture into his apartment. When the escort arrived, John realized he didn't need help after all and asked if he could cancel the service. The escort replied, "I'm sorry, sir, but I have to follow my contractual obligations." John was confused, so the escort clarified, "My contract says that I must escort you for at least one hour, even if you don't need any assistance." John laughed and told the escort, "Well in that case, let's just take a stroll around the block!"
passageways A narrow, enclosed pathway that connects two places, often with doors at each end. ■ When I was lost in the maze of the airport, I realized too late that I had been walking down a passageway the whole time. "Passageways" is also known as "passages," which is a word used by those who want to sound sophisticated and pretentious, like when they say "I took a walk down the passage." It's just a fancy way of saying "I walked down a hallway," but it makes you sound like you know things about literature and history. ■ "I decided to take a leisurely stroll through the passageways of the museum, marveling at the exquisite artifacts on display."
ponds A shallow body of water that is typically found in parks and gardens, often with lily pads and ducks swimming on the surface. ■ "I went for a stroll in the park and was surprised to see a group of people practicing yoga in the middle of a pond. I couldn't help but wonder if they were trying to achieve enlightenment through aquatic meditation."
tranquil A state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance or excitement. ■ After a long day at work, John decided to take a tranquil stroll in the park, only to be startled by a squirrel scampering up a nearby tree. Despite this unexpected event, John managed to maintain his composure and continue on his peaceful walk.
Walked To stroll leisurely or in order to avoid exercise. ■ "I walked to the store and then walked back home, but I forgot that walking burns calories. Now I'm trying to figure out how to burn off all those extra calories I consumed while walking."