perambulate

[per-am-byuh-leyt] /pərˈæm byəˌleɪt/
verb (used with object), perambulated, perambulating.
1.
to walk through, about, or over; travel through; traverse.
2.
to traverse in order to examine or inspect.
verb (used without object), perambulated, perambulating.
3.
to walk or travel about; stroll.
Origin
1560-70; < Latin perambulātus past participle of perambulāre to walk through. See per-, ambulate
Related forms
perambulation, noun
perambulatory
[per-am-byuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /pərˈæm byə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/ (Show IPA), adjective
Synonyms
3. saunter, promenade, amble, mosey, meander, ramble.
Examples from the web for perambulate
  • After he had rested from his journey, he dressed himself and went down to perambulate the streets of the city.
British Dictionary definitions for perambulate

perambulate

/pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/
verb
1.
to walk about (a place)
2.
(transitive) to walk round in order to inspect
Derived Forms
perambulation, noun
perambulatory (pəˈræmbjʊlətərɪ; -trɪ) adjective
Word Origin
C16: from Latin perambulāre to traverse, from per through + ambulāre to walk
Word Origin and History for perambulate
v.

1560s, from Latin perambulatus, past participle of perambulare "to walk through, go through, ramble through," from per- "through" (see per) + ambulare "to walk" (see amble). Related: Perambulated; perambulating.