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Definition of strider

strider

/ˈstraɪdər/
stri · der
Plural:striders
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• noun

1

A person or animal that walks with long, decisive steps.

Example

"As a brisk strider, she easily kept pace with the experienced hikers along the mountain trail."

2

Any of various predatory semi-aquatic insects of the family Gerridae (commonly called water striders) that have long, slender legs adapted for skating rapidly across the surface film of ponds and slow-moving streams.

Example

"A slender strider darted across the calm surface of the garden pond, creating tiny ripples in the water."

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• Rhymes for strider

• Nearby Words

stride
strident
stridently
strider
strife
strike
strikebreaker

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strider. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strider
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