walkabout
Translation
a walk among the public by a public figure, a period of wandering
Examples
The princess went on a walkabout to meet the crowds.
The princess went on a walkabout to meet the crowds.
He's gone on a walkabout in Australia.
He's gone on a walkabout in Australia.
Grammar Patterns
to go on a walkabout to take an informal stroll among the public The princess went on a walkabout to meet the crowds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stroll, tour, wandering, ramble
Etymology
A combination of 'walk' and 'about'. It originally referred to a traditional journey made by an Australian Aboriginal.
Memory Tips
Imagine a public figure literally 'walking about' in a crowd to remember its common modern meaning.