First Known Use: 14th century
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1amble
verb am·ble \ˈam-bəl\
: to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way
am·bledam·bling\-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of AMBLE
intransitive verb
: to go at or as if at an amble : saunter
— am·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun
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Origin of AMBLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French ambler, from Latin ambulare to walk, from ambi- + -ulare (verb base akin to Middle Welsh el he may go, Greek ēlythe he went) — more at elastic
2amble
noun
Definition of AMBLE
1
a : an easy gait of a horse in which the legs on the same side of the body move together b : 7rack b
2
: an easy gait
3
: a leisurely walk
First Known Use of AMBLE
14th century
Related to AMBLE
- Synonyms
- walk, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, wander
AMBLER Defined for Kids
amble
verb am·ble \ˈam-bəl\
am·bledam·bling
Definition of AMBLE for Kids
: to walk at a slow easy pace
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