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noun

Definition of amblenext
as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive

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verb

ˈam-bəl How to pronounce amble (audio)
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park

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Recent Examples of amble
Noun
My favorite booth appears towards the end of my amble. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 The curvy singletrack ambles at a slight downhill through pines and junipers on the flank of rocky hills. — Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
And his discussion of Turgenev’s The Singers, an ambling story that leads us to a singing competition in an inn, reveals a much quieter social reversal. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 Just as the second half of the Australia game was about to kick off, the Kiddies Parade started outside the baptist church and a series of floats ambled down Main Street, which was otherwise closed off. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
  1. stroll
  2. saunter
  3. walk
  4. wander
Noun
  • While Swift has not publicly confirmed the relationship, the two were seen together on several occasions after being photographed for the first time together while taking a stroll through Central Park in New York City.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Anne Hathaway shows off her baby bump on a stroll in New York City on June 29.
    — Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • Hippos surfaced around us, elephants sauntered along the water’s edge, and an African fish eagle called overhead.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The Princess Diaries actress proudly sauntered into The Albie Awards with her man on her arm back in 2023.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Definition of saunter
Noun
  • The Mariners batted around in the sixth, with their first five hitters reaching base on four hits and one walk.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The four-time MVP has 82 strikeouts and 24 walks in 79 2/3 innings this season.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of walk
Verb
  • However, because his hearing aids connected directly to the ringtone, the two ended up wandering around the house, using the changing volume to narrow down its location instead of listening for the phone itself.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Modeled after a European village, the collection of boutiques, restaurants, and attractions is a great place to wander.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of wander

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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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