Ambles — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈam-bəl/ am·ble

Meaning & Definition of Ambles

Ambles (verb)

  1. to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter

Ambles (noun)

  1. an easy gait of a horse in which the legs on the same side of the body move together
  2. rack
  3. an easy gait

Ambles (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

    "we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive"

    similar: constitutionals, perambulations, rambles, ranges, saunters, strolls, turns, walks, wanders
    related: parades, paseos, promenades, expeditions, hikes, marches, peregrinations, traipses, tramps, travels, traversals, traverses, treks, trips, walkabouts, excursions, jaunts, junkets, outings, sallies, sashays, spins, tours, pilgrimages, progresses, safaris

Ambles (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park"

    similar: hikes, perambulates, rambles, saunters, strolls, tramps, tromps
    related: roams, roves, wanders, peregrinates, traipses, traverses, treks, walks, marches, promenades, power walks

Related Entry: Amble (noun)

Amble is a different word from Ambles. The synonyms below are for amble, not for ambles.

  1. a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

    "we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive"

    similar: constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, walk, wander
    related: parade, paseo, promenade, expedition, hike, march, peregrination, traipse, tramp, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout, excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour, pilgrimage, progress, safari

Related Entry: Amble (verb)

Amble is a different word from Ambles. The synonyms below are for amble, not for ambles.

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park"

    similar: hike, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, tramp, tromp
    related: roam, rove, wander, peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk, march, promenade, power walk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ambles

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ambles:

constitutionals, perambulations, rambles, ranges, saunters, strolls, turns, walks, wanders, hikes, perambulates, tramps, tromps

Related Words for Ambles

parades, paseos, promenades, expeditions, marches, peregrinations, traipses, travels, traversals, traverses, treks, trips, walkabouts, excursions, jaunts, junkets, outings, sallies, sashays, spins, tours, pilgrimages, progresses, safaris, roams, roves, peregrinates, power walks

Word Forms of Ambles

Inflections: ambled, ambling

Derived words: ambler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Ambles

Middle English amblen "(of a horse) to go at an amble, go at an easy gait," borrowed from Anglo-French ambler, aumbler (in present participle amblant) (continental Old French anbler), going back to Latin ambulāre "to go on foot, walk, walk for pleasure or health, travel," from amb- "around, about" + -ulāre, probably going back to a verb base *al-, going back to Indo-European *h2elh2- "wander," whence also Umbrian amboltu "(s/he) must go around," Greek aláomai, alâsthai "to wander, roam," Latvian aluôt "to go astray" ambient:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Ambles

What does "Ambles" mean?

"Ambles" means to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ambles"?

Other words for "Ambles" include constitutionals, perambulations, rambles, ranges, saunters, strolls, turns and walks. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ambles" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ambles"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ambles". Common alternatives include constitutionals, perambulations, rambles, ranges, saunters, strolls, turns, walks, wanders and hikes.

How do you use "Ambles" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ambles" in a sentence: "we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive"; "the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park".

Is "Ambles" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ambles" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ambles"?

"Ambles" is pronounced /ˈam-bəl/ and divided into syllables as am·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Ambles"?

"Ambles" comes from Middle English amblen "(of a horse) to go at an amble, go at an easy gait," borrowed from Anglo-French ambler, aumbler (in present participle amblant) (continental Old French anbler), going back to Latin ambulāre "to go on foot, walk, walk for pleasure or health, travel," from amb- "around, about" + -ulāre, probably going back to a verb base *al-, going back to Indo-European *h2elh2- "wander," whence also Umbrian amboltu "(s/he) must go around," Greek aláomai, alâsthai "to wander, roam," Latvian aluôt "to go astray" ambient:1. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Ambles" meaning "a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure"?

When "Ambles" (noun) means a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure, synonyms include constitutionals, perambulations, rambles, ranges, saunters and strolls.