Amble
/ˈæmbəl/
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Meaning
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1
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace; to stroll.
/ˈæmbəl/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To walk at a leisurely pace
The couple ambled hand-in-hand through the park.
💡 Simply: To walk slowly and calmly.
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He ambled down the street, whistling a tune.
How It's Used
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"We ambled along the beach, enjoying the sunset."
From Old French 'ambler', meaning 'to go at a walking pace'. Ultimately of Germanic origin.
Historically, 'amble' was often used to describe the gait of a horse.