as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure
just a little weekend sashay we took to get away from it all
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sashay
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
The animal kingdom has no shortage of dance moves, from flamingoes’ synchronized sashays to the waltzes of scorpions.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine are sashaying past Barbie on domestic box office charts.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sashay 
Noun
Saturday, June 22 Cincinnati Pride Parade, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown. Parade sashays from Seventh Street at Plum, turns south on Vine Street and ends at Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman's Cove.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
The animal kingdom has no shortage of dance moves, from flamingoes’ synchronized sashays to the waltzes of scorpions.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
Verb
There are chains, moving walls, and an ending scene where one Gaga sashays off.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine are sashaying past Barbie on domestic box office charts.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sashay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashay
Noun
-
On excursions led by the park’s astronomy rangers, visitors can check out thousands of stars, see a horizon-to-horizon view of the Milky Way, and glimpse both Venus and Jupiter.Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
-
With the promotion, travelers can save big on the cruise fare, bring a third or fourth guest for free, and use their onboard credit for everything from drinks and specialty dining to shore excursions and more, Margaritaville at Sea shared with Travel + Leisure.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
His Patrick Zweig struts through every scene with a beguiling swagger, barely concealing the emptiness underneath.EW Staff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Yet the matchup still gives the Gators a chance to strut their stuff for national TV audience and build on the program’s fastest start since the 2005-06 squad opened 17-0 en route to the first of two consecutive national championships.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Having ended her Eras world tour earlier this month, the global star bundled up to watch a football game between Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
-
Hozier wrapped up his Unreal Unearth tour in New Zealand last month, and his most recent gig in the U.S. was in September at Maryland’s All Things Go Music Festival.William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Tails were wagging and paws were prancing at the Benton Franklin Humane Society as dogs experienced a special kind of Christmas magic - choosing their own favorite gifts!Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
-
There were multiple dance breaks and sections where Megan pranced and posed and worked her angles.Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American-Statesman, 14 June 2024
Noun
-
Take a walk after a meal Blood sugar levels that fluctuate excessively can result in poor mood, fatigue and excessive hunger, and while eating a varied diet can also help, a brisk walk after eating has been scientifically proven to help balance them.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
-
Oli joined the three-day, 178-mile (286km) walk from Bradford City’s Valley Parade to Anfield — taking in 17 other football grounds — and wrote movingly about the experiences of those living with MND, including former Liverpool player Stephen Darby.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Experts weigh in Luigi Mangione faces federal murder, stalking charges in CEO killing In: Weather Forecast Christmas Nikki Nolan Nikki Nolan is a meteorologist for CBS News and Stations.Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
-
The Ivy League graduate was then transported and formally charged with federal murder and stalking crimes in a Manhattan courtroom, alongside state murder and terrorism charges previously announced by New York prosecutors.Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Situated along the eastern edge of Stanton Park, the home was a short jaunt to the United States Capitol.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
-
The jaunt includes attractive vistas of the river as well as both cities and the surrounding hills.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near sashay
Cite this Entry
“Sashay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashay. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share