ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Amble

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈæm.bəl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Amble is a noun meaning An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.

Meaning

An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.

More Meanings

  1. An easy gait, especially that of a horse.
  2. (computing) That which follows the preamble, by analogy.
  3. (intransitive) To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.
  4. (intransitive) Of a quadruped: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other.

Example Sentences

casual amble
amble through the park
They decided to amble along the beach at sunset.
Tourists ambled through the narrow streets of the old town.

Word Forms

Synonyms for amble

Depending on context, synonyms include saunter, ramble, stroll, promenade, mosey, perambulation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stroll, saunter, ramble, perambulation, mosey, promenade.

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